Start by
- search the TIGER catalog for items such as trail maps, park maps, bird watching check lists, etc.
- or looking at Recreation.Gov - recreational opportunities on Federal Lands; search by state, activity, managing agency, or keyword
- and don't forget the all important National Weather Service for weather forecasts and National Atlas of the US to locate specific areas of interest on a map
Colorado
Colorado Tourism and Recreation - Chambers of Commerce and Attractions
Colorado State Parks - location and activity descriptions for 40 parks
Colorado Ski - non-gov site with information about ski areas, snow pack, ect.
Museum
Travel Tips & Safety
Outdoors
Army Corps of Engineers - for activities related to wetlands, rivers, harbors, and other navigable waterways
Bureau of Land Management - responsible for managing 264 acres of public lands (mostly in Alaska and Western states)
Bureau of Reclamation - manages, develops, and protects waters and related resources in 17 Western states
Federal Highway Administration - Scenic Byways
Fish and Wildlife Service - conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people
Forest Service - land management for the nation's forests and rangelands under sustainable multiple-use management
National Park Service - conserves natural and cultural resources (including national parks, national monuments, scenic parkways, preserves, trails, riverways, seashores, lakeshores, recreation areas, and historic sites associated with important movements, events, and personalities of the American past)
Tennessee Valley Authority - manages the TV River system and offers limitless opportunities for fun-filled activities (water skiing, canoing, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, swimming, hiking, nature photography, picnicking, birdwatching, and camping)
National Transportation Library - search by keyword for specific information on recreational activities (trail use, bike or auto touring, boating, or flying)
Campground Reservations Systems
National Park Service Reservation Service and National Recreation Reservations
Other
Volunteer.gov/gov - search for volunteer opportunities by keyword, state, activity, partner, and/or date range. Includes many volunteer opportunities with the National Park Service.
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