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Special Event
Event
Fly Fishing in the Rockies
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Fee:
Free. Event is free, but park entry fee and timed-entry reservations are required.Location:
Event is located on the west side of the park, near the Grand Lake entrance. Meet at Holzwarth Historic Site near the Colorado River.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
3 hours
Description
Join us for this Reduced Barriers Fishing Event on the west side of the park. Meet at the Colorado River near Holzwarth Historic Site. Visitors of all abilities are invited to discover fly fishing! Learn how to read the water an dhow to tie a fly, practice casting, and earn a Jr. Angler Badge. After the fishing event, join the Kawuneeche Valley Restoration Collaborative (KVRC) from 12:30 - 1:30 pm on a walking tour to hear about wetlands restoration in the valley. Event is held in partnership with National Sports Center for the Disabled and is made possible with funding from Rocky Mountain Conservancy and National Park Foundation.