Evening Programs

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

NPS image by Matt Johnson

Explore Curecanti wildlife, history, resources, cultures and more at this illustrated program with a park ranger. Evening programs are presented nightly from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Meet at the Elk Creek campground amphitheater at 8:30 pm (June and July) or 8 pm (August and September). For program descriptions and schedules, see below.

Questions? Drop by the Elk Creek Visitor Center, call us at 970.641.2337 x205 or email us.

 

Evening 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 Night Ranger Program
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 Ranger will give a brief presentation followed by telescopic viewing of objects with GVO’s telescopes. GVO is located west of Gunnison south of US Highway 50. Call the Elk Creek Visitor Center at 970-641-2337 or visit www.gunnisonvalleyobservatory.com for directions or more information. The Observatory opens at sunset; programs start at 8:50 p.m. (weather dependent)