Category Archives: Around The Park

Summer 2022 Birding Programs at Lory State Park

Bring friends, family, your binoculars and your water bottle to Lory State Park each month to experience a special birding program. Enjoy a brief presentation followed by a one-hour birding hike. Meet at Eltuck Picnic area unless otherwise indicated. Activities are free with a valid state park pass.  Registration required and space is limited. Call […]

Call for Scholarship Applications: Get Kids Outside Field Trip Grant Program Spring 2022

New online process for area schools and nonprofit groups to apply for transportation and education funding to visit and explore Lory State Park BELLVUE, CO (April 4, 2022) – The application process for the Friends of Lory State Park Get Kids Outside Grant Program is now open for the 2022 school year. Non-profit organizations, including […]

Call for applications: Get Kids Outside Grant Fall 2021

Are schools in your district planning for student field trips this Fall?  If so, please share this important information with teachers and administrators in your district. The application period for the Fall 2021 Friends of Lory State Park Get the Kids Outside Grant is now open through September 15. Non-profit organizations, including public schools, that work […]

Experience Lory State Park by Day and Night this July

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BELLVUE, CO (July 8, 2021) – During May through October, Lory State Park offers activities, program, and events for all ages and backgrounds with support from the Friends of Lory State Park (FoLSP). The scheduled activities this July allow everyone the unique opportunity to experience Lory, by day and night! Check out the calendar listing […]

Activities for Everyone at Lory State Park in June

BELLVUE, CO (June 2021) – With the weather warming, there’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors than going to your local state park, and this June there is something for everyone! Lory State Park offers activities, program, and events for all ages and backgrounds May through October with support from Friends of Lory State […]

Volunteers Needed at Upcoming Lory State Park Activities – Community Support and Participation Encouraged

BELLVUE, CO (May 2021) – Are you interested in helping make an impact at Lory State Park? Friends of Lory State Park (FoLSP) is calling for volunteers to help with interpretive programs such as campfire nights, nature walks, birding hikes, and more! These programs happen between May and October. All interested volunteers please register at […]

Corral Center Bike Park at Lory State Park Gets Boost from Raffle Funds, Community Support

Volunteers and financial assistance still needed to complete enhanced bike park design, which envisions first-of-its-kind amenities for a Colorado State Park BELLVUE, CO (February 15, 2021) – Friends of Lory State Park (FoLSP) and partners TREK North in Fort Collins, J2 Contracting, Drake Cycles, Overland Mountain Bike Association (OMBA), and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) […]

And the winner is…

The electronic random drawing by RallyUp.com was held on October 8, 2020 at 11:59am. The drawing was initiated by the Friends of Lory State Park Board of Directors at the Lory State Park Visitor’s Center. And the winner of the TREK Roscoe 7 mountain bike is: Sara Abernathy Supporters need not be present to win. […]

First Day Trailriders

Several participants in the First Day Trail Ride at Lory State Park enjoyed post-ride treats, including hot beverages and muffins for riders and some oats and apple treats for the horses, provided by Friends of Lory State Park. PHOTO (L to R): “Classy” and owner, Dr. Jan Bright; “Buzz” and owner Suzie Barbour; “Paladin” and […]

Fun for the Whole Family in Lory State Park

Like much of the population of Northern Colorado, my family is a multisport unit. Not particularly good at, or serious about, any of them, but we do engage in a multitude of activities: soccer, cycling, roller skating, fishing, pickleball — anything with a low cost of entry and easy access. Like many active families, our […]