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Ice Fishing: A one day guided ice fishing trip with heated huts and all equipment provided. Guaranteed to leave with fish. They even fillet them before departing. Fun family adventure for all ages.
Dog Sledding: A one day guided trip to Breckenridge where you will mush through a 6-mile course and see some spectacular outdoor scenery. Transportation is provided. Fun Family adventure for all ages.
Snow Shoe Adventure: Grab your friends and take off to a nearby trail to trek through the open spaces with snowshoes. Shoes and transportation provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. No experience necessary. All ages welcome.
Cornhole League: Cornhole is a lot like horseshoes. You are tossing a cornbag into a hole that is about 27 feet away. You play each game to 21 points and the best out of three wins. No previous experience is required.
Day Hikes: Day hike from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday in March, April and May. Easy to moderate hikes around Castle Rock and Douglas County. We will also hike Red Rocks and Garden of the Gods. Each hike will be 3 to 6 miles and will meet at a specified location.
Fishing: Get your poles and hang up your GONE FISHING sign. These day-fishing trips will be with a fishing guide. All equipment will be provided as well as transportation. A fishing license is required. No experience is necessary. Ages 6 and up for guided fishing and 8 and up for Fly fishing.
Skateboarding: This class is an intro to skateboarding. Bring your own board, no longboards please. Learn the safety and fundamentals of getting started. All classes will be held at Metzler Skate Park. See program guide for details. Must be 8+ to sign up.
Fishing: Get your poles and hang up your GONE FISHING sign. These day fishing trips will be with an experienced fishing guide. All equipment will be provided as well as transportation. A fishing license is required. No experience is necessary. Ages 6 and up for guided fishing and 8 and up for Fly fishing.
Cornhole: Cornhole is a lot like horseshoes. You are tossing a cornbag into a hole that is about 27 feet away. You play each game to 21 points and the best out of three wins. No previous experience is required.
Paddleboarding: We will be offering paddleboarding at Rueter-Hess Reservoir on designated days. Rent paddleboards from the reservoir. Paddle your way around the waters of Rueter-Hess. Make sure you bring a life jacket.
Kayak: Kayak at Rueter-Hess Reservoir on designated days. Kayak and paddleboard rentals will be available at the reservoir. Lifejackets will be required.
Day Hikes: Day hike from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday in March, April and May. Easy to moderate hikes around Castle Rock and Douglas County. We will also hike Red Rocks and Garden of the Gods. Each hike will be 3 to 6 miles and will meet at a specified location.
Fishing: Get your poles and hang up your GONE FISHING sign. These day fishing trips will be with an experienced fishing guide. All equipment will be provided as well as transportation. A fishing license is required. No experience is necessary. Ages 6 and up for guided fishing and 8 and up for Fly fishing.
Geo Caching: Find a treasure, leave a treasure. Using coordinates you will navigate through different areas to find the hidden ‘treasure’. Sign the log book, and then leaving a new treasure. A great opportunity to get outdoors and go exploring.