• Curecanti National Recreation Area

    Curecanti

    National Recreation Area Colorado

Higher Education

A "Land Ethic" for the Classroom: The Leopold Education Project

An innovative, interdisciplinary educational program based on the classic writings of the renowned conservationist, Aldo Leopold. This program strives to introduce a land ethic to tomorrow's stewards by acquainting teachers with the writings of Aldo Leopold. Undergraduate and graduate credit is available. (16 hours)






The National Park Service

An overview of the mission of the National Park Service and how it relates to other federal land management agencies. (60 minutes)






Safe Boating

This program is designed to provide the novice with the information necessary to safely operate a powered watercraft and as a refresher for the experienced boater. Topics covered include boating laws, rules of the road, personal safety equipment, safe boat handling, navigation, boating problems, moving water considerations and trailering. (4 hours)

Did You Know?

Pine Creek Stairs

To get to the Morrow Point Boat Tour in Curecanti National Recreation Area, visitors must walk down (and back up) 232 stairs on the Pine Creek Trail. More...