Evening Programs

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

NPS/Matt Johnson

Explore and learn about Curecanti wildlife, history, natural and cultural resources, and more at an illustrated program with a park ranger. Evening programs are presented at the Elk Creek Campground amphitheater. Check the park calendar for dates and times.

Program Topics

More topics will be listed at the start of the summer season.

• Water conservation in the West
• Astronomy
• Leave No Trace principles
• Paleonotological resources

 

Gunnison Valley Observatory

Gunnison Valley Observatory, located west of Gunnison, hosts astronomy programs about the moon, planets, and deep-sky objects visible in our clear, dark skies. Check www.gunnisonvalleyobservatory.org for details on program offerings and dates. Periodically in the summer, a Curecanti park ranger will join them to give a brief presentation followed by a telescope viewing.