Evening Programs

The Elk Creek campground amphitheater is located along the shoreline of Blue Mesa in Loop A of the campground.

NPS/Matt Johnson

Explore and learn about Curecanti wildlife, history, natural and cultural resources, and more at an illustrated program with a park ranger. Evening programs are presented at the Elk Creek Campground amphitheater at 9 pm (May, June, and July) or 8 pm (August and September).

Program Topics

More topics will be listed at the start of the summer season.

Conversation about water conservation

Join Ranger Jaron for a discussion about water conservation along the Gunnison River, and what water means to you.

Naming the Stars

Join Ranger Jaron as he shares the ways that we name the stars and how this has changed over time.

 

Gunnison Valley Observatory

Join a ranger for an evening astronomy program at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Learn about the moon, planets, and deep-sky objects visible in our clear, dark skies. Every Friday night during the summer season, a Curecanti park ranger will give a brief presentation followed by viewing objects with observatory telescopes.

Gunnison Valley Observatory is located west of Gunnison, south of US Highway 50. Call the Elk Creek Visitor Center at 970-641-2337 or visit www.gunnisonvalleyobservatory.org for directions or more information. The Observatory opens at sunset; programs start at 8:50pm (weather dependent).