Friday, August 23 2024
Birding Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument
Chimney Rock National Monument
3179 CO-151
Chimney Rock, Colorado
Birding Tour @ Chimney Rock National Monument
A fun and casual 2-hour bird walk led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. Designed to introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. Not recommended for young children. $20. Tickets and more info at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234787. Check-in: 7:45am. 8-10am.
Program Dates:
Fridays: May 24, June 21, August 23
Saturdays: June 8, August 10, September 21
Arrive for check-in 7:45 - 8:00 AM. Program 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Standard Amenity Fee:
There is a $20/car or $10/motorcycle standard amenity fee for day use that is good for 5 days from the date of purchase.
– Pay the standard amenity fee in advance here: Recreation.gov
– Download the Recreation.gov Mobile APP - to purchase your pass in advance
– Pay with cash or credit card when you arrive
– Interagency, Access, Senior, Military, and 4th grader park passes will be accepted
for National Monument access.
There is a separate fee for programs/tours. Reserve in advance.
Chimney Rock National Monument is day use only. Due to parking limitations at the upper parking lot, customers may occasionally need to wait at the visitor center.
None of the ancient structures are visible from the parking lot.
Special Programs and/or tours may be canceled due to threatening weather. If so, Rain Checks will be available.
There is no water at the site. Bottled water can be purchased at the Gift Shop.
All fees are considered as donations and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please wear sturdy shoes, sun protection, and proper clothing for high desert elevation with potential weather changes.
Pets (except for service animals) are not permitted on the interpretive trails. Please do not leave pets in your vehicle or tied outside as there is no shade. A shaded, unmonitored, kennel is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Kennel locks are available to borrow from the Visitor Center. Dog owners must provide dog water.
There is limited power and phone service available. Picnic tables and restrooms are available near the Visitor Center.
A handicapped-accessible, self-guided tour features the Great Kiva and a reconstructed pit house.
More information at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234787. 8-10am.
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Rated PG-13. Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. 2pm.
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Mysteries of Chimney Rock Morning Tour
This two-hour tour takes visitors along the Mesa Village Trail, the Great House Trail & a panoramic view from atop the Mesa Ridge aimed specifically at interpreting the history and significance of Chimney Rock and the Ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the area more than 1,000 years ago. Tickets: $20, ages 13 & up, $10, 5-12. 8-10:15am.
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Campfire roast with live guitar, 6pm and 7pm. Every Monday & Saturday, May 27-September 14. Includes scenic wagon ride, outdoor games, hotdogs & s'mores over the fire. Reservations Required. $55 adults, $45, kids 3-16, under 3 free.
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Food, beverages, and Live Music with BBQ Playboys. 6-9pm.
Rated PG-13. Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. 7pm.
Guided Great House Walking Tour
Tour takes visitors 1/3 of a mile up the Great Pueblo Trail and makes several stops along the way to enjoy the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1000 years ago. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday mornings. $6-$12. $20 USFS use fee/vehicle activity pass. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Check-in at plaza kiosk 10am. 10:30am-12pm.
Art at the Pinnacles @ Chimney Rock National Monument
Pencil Drawing Basics. Art at the Pinnacles is a weekly class offered at various locations within the Monument. Each week a different class will be taught. Our teachers are Lise Neer and Kathie Disner, professional local artists, and Denise Fisk, former Iowa Schools art teacher. Check-in 4:45-5pm. Tickets $25 (ages 10 and up).
The 2.5 hour guided tour explores local geology and its relationship to the daily lives of the ancestral Puebloans. Hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo. Guests must meet their guide at the Hwy 151 entry gate during check-in. Tickets: $20, ages 13 & up; $10, 5-12. Check-in 4:45-5pm. 5-7:30pm.
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Open mic featuring local talent every Tuesday. Hosted by Carl Mori, owner of The Music Shoppe. 6pm.
Drag Trivia @ The Neon Mallard Cocktail Lounge
Charcuterie, Specialty Cocktails, and Drag Trivia. 6pm.
Beverages and Live Music with Dustin Burley. 8-11pm.
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Sunday Funday Brunch Experience @ El Camino Lounge & Grill at Motel SOCO
Sunday Brunch special menu with the greatest Bloody Mary Bar you've ever seen 10am.
Brunch & Live Music @ Riff Raff Brewing Company (The O.G.)
Brunch menu, beverages & live music with Bob Hemenger, Solo jazz artist. 11am-2pm.
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Did someone say party at Rosie's! We don't throw them often but when we do, it's EPIC! Live Music all day with The Robin Davis Duo, Wonder Bread, and BBQ Playboys. Benefits Rugby's Rescue House. 12-8pm.
Rated PG-13. Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. 2pm.
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Bingo @ Pope John Paul II Catholic Church
Come play Bingo! Doors open at 5pm and the Early Bird game starts at 5:45pm. Regular Bingo is at 6:00pm. Concessions available. Fun for the whole family!
Live Music @ The Springs Resort Lodge Atrium
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Mysteries of Chimney Rock Morning Tour
This two-hour tour takes visitors along the Mesa Village Trail, the Great House Trail & a panoramic view from atop the Mesa Ridge aimed specifically at interpreting the history and significance of Chimney Rock and the Ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the area more than 1,000 years ago. Tickets: $20, ages 13 & up, $10, 5-12. 8-10:15am.