Brighton, CO  – Please mark your calendars for the Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Dec.17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meet at the Barr Lake Nature Center for a short hike to celebrate the wonders of winter on our lighted bridge and the Neidrach Trail. Other fun activities will include roasting chestnuts, caroling and kids’ crafts. Bring your favorite chili for the chili cook-off to benefit Friends of Barr Lake. Come hungry and bring $5 to register your dish and/or $1 for a bottomless bowl to sample! An annual or daily pass is required to enter the park, but the other activities are free.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado’s 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state’s favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.