Take the Refuge's 11-mile Wildlife Drive in your vehicle to see bison, deer, hawks, waterfowl and more! Along the way there are parking lots near trail heads to hike the more than 10 miles of trails. Click on the link below for a map of the wildlife drive and trail system. It's free and a great way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Refuge.
Trail and Wildlife Drive Map
The 2019 catch-and-release fishing season has expanded! The season opens April 6 and closes November 30, 2019. Fishing is allowed at Lakes Mary and Ladora on Tuesdays Saturdays and Sundays from sunrise to sunset. For information about rules, regulations, permit, fees, and the 2019 Season Fishing Pass click on the link below.
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Check out our nature programs, tours, hands-on activities, news and more. Best of all, these programs are free! To sign up for a nature program please call the visitor center at 303-289-0930, space is limited. To receive an electronic copy, send your e-mail address to rockymountainarsenal@fws.gov. Include in the subject line Wild News.
Wild News Nature Programs
Since October 2015, 54 black-footed ferrets were reintroduced into the wild at the Refuge. Get a chance to see this endangered and nocturnal animal up close by visiting our black-footed ferret exhibit located a few steps away from the Visitor Center back patio. This free exhibit is open Wednesdays – Sundays from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Click on the link below to learn more about the black-footed ferret and see our Wild News Nature Programs above for free programs about the ferrets.
Learn More About Black-Footed Ferrets