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  • Colorado Natural Areas

Colorado takes you too close to nature as the state has series of pristine natural settings by default. The state has big concentration of forests and perfect combination of natural ingredients likes wildlife, rivers, snow laden mountains, endless peaks and the serpentine streets moving in the midst of hills. The state has 89 designated and many other potential natural areas rich with flora and fauna. These areas also serve as the home to various species of wildlife including the endangered ones. Castlewood Canyon at Douglas County preserves some of the best plant communities including the ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. The Aiken Canyon natural area nurtures the largest intact foothills ecosystem in which diversified wildlife thrives.

 
  • Boulder Mountain Park Natural Area
Boulder Mountain Park Natural Area lies along foothills-plains, west of the City of Boulder. The area has much to offer for viewer’s delight. Green Mountain, Longs Canyon, the Boulder Flatirons, and the Western Mountain Parks Habitat Conservation Area represent a rich ecosystem between mountains and the plains. A great variety of species can be explored here. Among the plant species are paper birch, boreal and subalpine. Besides many rare plants, the area also encompasses rare birds, mammals and insects. Visitors may move back into the past of 1.5 billion years while having a glimpse of Boulder Flatirons.
Boulder Mountain Park Natural Area
  • Antero Salt Creek Natural Area
The Antero-Salt Creek Natural Area provides shelter to some of the rare species in the state. These mainly include extreme rich fen, alkaline marshes and salt springs. Even the plants which are earmarked as globally endangered species can be found in this natural area. In growing season, the area becomes home to many rare birds and butterflies. French explorers used to call this area as 'bayou salado' on account of rich deposits of salt in the area. The presence of salt has also given birth to various salt-tolerant species. Number of unnamed creeks flows through this area from Buffalo Peaks, Trout Creek Pass and then to the Antero Reservoir. The area connects well to the Pike National Forest in its west.
Antero Salt Creek Natural Area