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Step 1
Find a free ranger led nature tour in one of Colorado's national parks. Rocky Mountain National Park offers both day and night tours and programs, particularly in the summer months. In Mesa Verde National Park, a small fee allows you to take a ranger tour to otherwise inaccessible cliff dwellings. Check with the particular national park you'll be in to find out what tours are available and to get a schedule.
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Step 2
Hire a tour guide to give you a nature tour of a specific part of Colorado. Tour guides are available for hire all over the state, including Breckenridge, Denver, and Colorado Springs. Tour guides are often trained naturalists and by going in a small group, you'll be able to see more birds and wildlife.
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Step 3
Check with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources for available nature tours and programs. The Division of Wildlife often offers tours at wildlife festivals around the state. For example, attend the Northern Colorado Birding Fair in Windsor and you can take a guided bird walk.
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Step 4
Sign up to take a commercial tour in Colorado. Horseback riding tours, white water rafting trips and snowshoe tours are all popular choices. Tour companies offer a range of different tours, focusing on particular areas of the state or activities. You can choose from short day tours or tours that last for a week or more.
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Step 5
Spend some time on one of Colorado's guest ranches. Many offer horseback or hiking tours of the ranch and area. Depending on how involved you want to be, you can join in on ranch activities and camp outdoors or stay in guest accommodations.
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Step 6
Take a self-guided tour. Check out audio and book tours that you can customize for your needs. You'll find them for sale online, in Colorado bookstores and at visitor centers around the state. You can also find interpretive trails within the national parks.
