Campfire Safety
This is when it's okay to leave a campfire unattended
What is never?!
Rainbow, brown, and brook are just a few different varieties of this animal
What is Trout?
Leave No Trace is a set of this many guiding principles for experiencing the outdoors respectfully
What is 7?
Lodgepole and Ponderosa are varieties of this type of tree
What is Pine?
We are right by the trailhead of this popular loop hike
What is Raccoon Trail?
This loveable fire prevention mascot was inspired by a young cub who survived a wildfire
Who is Smokey Bear?
This bird of prey typically hunts fish, but will often feed on already deceased animals when available
What is Bald Eagle?
This is when it's okay to leave an apple core on the side of the trail
What is never?!
Identifiable by its white petals and blue/purple sepals, this is the state flower of Colorado
What is Columbine?
Take in the views of the Continental Divide from this popular overlook in the park!
What is Panorama Point?
When putting out a fire, this is something you should always use to make sure it is fully out
What is water? Pour water over your firepit, and stir with a stick until there are no more embers or smoke!
Sometimes spotted in our park, this animal can run up to 50 miles per hour
What is Mountain Lion?
Of all the LNT principles, this one is first on the list
What is Plan Ahead and Prepare?
Large scars on the bark of Aspen trees are caused by this animal scraping its antlers against it
What is Moose?
In 2022, one of our trails was nicknamed in honor of this popular music figure
Who is John Denver? (Mountain Lion Trail!)
Finish the sentence: "Where there's smoke..."
What is "...there's fire."
Although it is a popular animal that is a common sight in our park, we do not have a trail named after it
What is Moose?
This is what the "rule of thumb" means when viewing wildlife
What is making sure the wildlife in question is a safe distance away by holding out your thumb. The wildlife should be completely covered by your thumb - if not, you're too close!
During fall, people often say the leaves of this tree resemble small gold coins
What is Aspen?
Colorado had this many state parks before Golden Gate Canyon State Park was established in 1962
What is One? Lathrop State Park was the first!
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is currently in this stage of fire ban
What is stage 1 fire ban? This does not affect park activities, because we only ever allow fires in established fire rings at campsites.
The state animal of Colorado, this critter is often confused for a mountain goat
What is Bighorn Sheep?
This slogan sums up the LNT principles in just 6 words
What is "Take only pictures, leave only footprints"?
This small rare orchid is currently in bloom in our park and can be found growing along Beaver Trail
What is Calypso Orchid (or Fairy Slipper)?
What is come out to the Calypso Orchid hike at 10am tomorrow morning at Beaver Trail to learn more?????!!!!!
Early fall is our busiest time of year, with thousands of visitors coming just for this scenic activity
What is Leaf Peeping?