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Great Outdoors Challenge with Buddy Bison! The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and Peterson Air Force Base have partnered with the National Park Trust to bring the Great Outdoors Challenge with Buddy Bison to our community. The National Park Trust, established in 1983, is a 501 (3) non-profit organization s mission is Preserving Parks Today; Creating Park Stewards for Tomorrow. Buddy Bison is their lovable woolly mascot who encourages children to explore the outdoors, the parks are yours!. Our objective is to get children and their families to explore local, state, and national parks and to familiarize families with resources available on base The Buddy Bison Outdoor Challenge is valid through the following dates: USAFA, May 5 Sept. 22 Peterson AFB, May 19 Sept. 29 Save these Dates AMERICA S KID S RUN Peterson AFB, May 19; USAFA, May 19 MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Florissant Fossil Bed, June 30 OUTDOOR SKILLS DAY Mueller, June 23 BUDDY BISON BASE FINALES Volksmarch: USAFA, September 22 World Wide day of Play: Peterson, September 29 My name is Buddy Bison. Let s go see parks, forests, lakes, and rivers, Mountain and canyons that give me the shivers. We ll travel by foot, train, bike, plane or car. Our stories we ll share with those near and far. Let s plan a trip! We ll look at a map, Visit some neat places, then photos we ll snap. Posting phones online- a definite must To share with the folks at National Park Trust. Thanks for bringing me into your home. But now I m restless- it s time to roam! #BuddyBison inspires kids to discover, explore, and preserve our parks. Share your park adventures child and youth programs NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT INTENDED. USAF ACADEMY & PETERSON AFB Passport replacements can be picked up at Outdoor Rec and CYP. Proof of completed activities is necessary to reclaim stamps/points.
How to participate Buddy Bison Bingo There are three Bingo sheets for children ages 5 and under, 6-11, and 12+. Please select the appropriate Bingo sheet for your age. One Bingo sheet per child. Complete the activities listed 1-25. Once five tasks in a row (up, down, across, diagonally) have been completed, a Bingo! pattern is completed. To complete a task, take a photo of yourself doing the activity with your Buddy Bison Passport booklet cover. Afterwards, take your photo to one of the Official Buddy Stop Locations on this page to receive a stamp at your convenience. Once a bingo is complete, stop by Outdoor Recreation to receive your prize. Photos can be shared using the hashtag #USAFA Buddy Bison or #Peterson Buddy Bison. Prizes are awarded for the following numbers of Bingos: 1, 3, 6, 9, 12. Prizes are in the box to the right: *Participants may claim their prizes at Outdoor Recreation until Fri., Oct 5. 1 Bingos = Silicone band 3 Bingos = Drawstring bag 6 Bingos = Water bottle 9 Bingos = Stuffed animal 12 Bingo = Book: Get outside guide Buddy Bison Passport The Buddy Bison Passport contains 25 locations throughout Colorado. Visit the locations listed and take a photo of yourself with your Buddy Bison Passport booklet to earn participation points. Participation points earn prizes. 6 points = Sunglasses 12 points = Lanyard 16 points = Fanny pack 20 points = Book-National Parks Guide Once a set amount of participation points are obtained, stop by Outdoor Recreation, at your convenience, to claim your prize. Participation points and prizes are to the left in the box: Participants may claim their prizes at Outdoor Recreation until Fri., Oct 5. Bison Stops! Look for the Buddy Stops after the completion of an activity for a Bingo or passport stamp! Official Buddy Stop Locations: USAFA Outdoor Recreation USAFA Child and Youth Programs Peterson Outdoor Recreation Peterson Child and Youth Programs Discounted equipment rentals for Buddy Bison activities are available at your Outdoor Rec locations.
Bingo Ages 5 and under B I N G O 1 12 21 4 2 18 23 17 25 24 9 10 13 5 20 14 7 11 15 6 22 3 19 16 1. Hike through Red Rocks Open Space 2. Hike through Garden of the Gods 3. Splash in the Creek below Helen Hunt Falls 4. Try rock climbing or scrambling 5. Take a drink at one of the Manitou springs 6. Canoe Rampart Reservoir (fee) 7. Watch the sunset at Mueller (fee) 8. Hike or bike the Santa Fe Trail 9. Canoe Pueblo Reservoir (fee) 10. Hike Seven Bridges Trail 11. Skip a rock in the Arkansas River 12. Participate in America s Kid Run 13. Participate in World Wide Day of Play 14. Bike the Falcon Trail 15. Hike Stratton Open Space (Mesa Reservoir) 16. Fish at Eleven Mile Canyon 17. Picnic at Farish Recreation Area 18. Swing on a swing-set at Palmer Park 19. Have a Picnic at America the Beautiful Fantasy Park 20. Hike Pulpit Rock Park 21. Go camping 22. Build a sandcastle 23. Military Appreciation Day at Florissant Fossil Bed, June 30 24. Hike Bear Creek Park 25. Plant a tree
1. Ride your bike through Red Rocks Open Space 2. Hike through Garden of the Gods 3. Hike the Manitou Springs Incline 4. Splash in the Creek below Helen Hunt Falls 5. Try rock climbing or scrambling 6. Take a drink at one of the Manitou springs 7. Canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle board Rampart Reservoir (fee) 8. Hike or bike the Santa Fe Trail 9. Canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle board Pueblo Reservoir (fee) 10. Hike Seven Bridges Trail 11. Skip a rock in the Arkansas River 12. Participate in America s Kid Run 13. Participate in World Wide Day of Play Bingo Ages 6-11 14. Bike the Falcon Trail 15. Hike Stratton Open Space (Mesa Reservoir) 16. Fish at Eleven Mile Canyon 17. Have a picnic at Farish Recreation Area (fee) 18. Swing on a swing-set at Palmer Park 19. Have a Picnic at America the Beautiful Fantasy Park 20. Hike Pulpit Rock Park 21. Go camping 22. Shoot a bow and arrow at Cheyenne Mountain Park 23. Military Appreciation Day at Florissant Fossil Bed, June 30 24. Outdoor Skills Day at Mueller State Park (fee), June 23 25. Hike Cherry Creek (fee) B I N G O 1 12 21 4 2 18 23 17 25 24 9 10 13 5 20 14 7 11 15 6 22 3 19 16
Ages 12 and up B I N G O 1 12 21 4 2 18 23 17 25 24 9 10 13 5 20 14 7 11 15 6 22 3 19 16 1. Ride your bike through Red Rocks Open Space 2. Hike through Garden of the Gods 3. Hike the Manitou Springs Incline 4. Splash in the Creek below Helen Hunt Falls 5. Try rock climbing or scrambling 6. Canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle board Rampart Reservoir (fee) 7. Hike or bike the Santa Fe Trail 8. Canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle board Pueblo Reservoir (fee) 9. Hike Seven Bridges Trail 10. Skip a rock in the Arkansas River 11. Participate in America s Kid Run 12. Participate in World Wide Day of Play 13. Try mountain biking 14. Bike the Falcon Trail 15. Hike Stratton Open Space (Mesa Reservoir) 16. Fish at Eleven Mile Canyon 17. Have a picnic at Farish Recreation Area (fee) 18. Swing on a swing-set at Palmer Park 19. Have a Picnic at America the Beautiful Fantasy Park 20. Hike Pulpit Rock Park 21. Go camping 22. Shoot a bow and arrow at Cheyenne Mountain Park 23. Military Appreciation Day at Florissant Fossil Bed, June 30 24. Outdoor Skills Day at Mueller (fee), June 23 25. Plant a tree
Passport Destination Stamp Passport Destination Stamp Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park Castlewood Canyon TWO POINTS Cherry Creek TWO POINTS Cheyenne Mountain ONE POINT Chimney Rock National Monument Colorado National Monument Crawford Eleven Mile Canyon TWO POINTS Farish Recreation Area ONE POINT Florissant Fossil Beds National Park TWO POINTS Garden of the Gods ONE POINT Great Sand Dunes National Park
Passport Destination Stamp Passport Destination Stamp Hovenweep National Monument Mesa Verde National Park TWO POINTS Mueller TWO POINTS Paonia Pikes Peak ONE POINT Pueblo Reservoir TWO POINTS Puebloan Ruins `at Hoveweep National Monument Rampart Reservoir TWO POINTS
Passport Destination Stamp Passport Destination Stamp Red Rocks Open Space ONE POINT Rocky Mountain National Park The Manitou Incline ONE POINT The Royal Gorge ONE POINT Unaweep Canyon
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Across 1. Outdoor gear for meals 5. Water containers 9. Long fish 10. Brand of bandage 11. Clear Day You Can See Forever (2 words) 12. Dug in, so to speak 14. Abbr. on a battleship 15. Mosquito protection 16. Bag for outdoor equipment 18. First word of a campfire story 19. In the mountains, it s fresh 21. They attach with Velcro, often 23. Ground cover 26. Blue Ridge Mountains location, abbr. 27. Just say 28. Alongside 29. Travel 31. It s useful to have spray to insects 34. Direction indicator 37. George Washington s dream 38. Evergreen tree 39. Nighttime coverings 41. Round of seasons 42. Camp beds 44. Cooking measure, for short 45. Device that will always give you a spark (2 words) 48. Winter pond surface 49. Flask 50. Trail transports Down 1. Burn slightly on the campfire 2. Outdoors (2 words) 3. Spoon-shaped eating utensil with short tines at the tip 4. Earl Grey holder (2 words) 5. Extra layer to keep warm at night 6. Tether (2 words) 7. Set afloat 8. A flare would be a form of this message for help 13. Football position, abbr. 16. Night flyer 17. Long-necked wading bird 20. Food and game fish 22. Trekking sticks 24. A long, long time 25. Frolic boisterously 28. Solo lightweight shelters (2 words) 30. Overhead coverings 31. Sunken groove 32. Compass point 33. Cooking or prospecting equipment 34. Navigational aid 35. Photos 36. a good example 40. Water temperature tester 43. Goulash 44. Hike 45. In good physical shape 46. Numbered hwy. 47. Final tally
Additional Points Participation points also earn tickets for drawings for additional prizes. 1 Participation point = 1 ticket. Additional Prizes: 1. $150 party package 2. Free rafting 3. 15% off day rentals 4. 15% off weekend rentals 5. 15% off OAP trip 6. Backpack 7. Walking stick 8. Socks 9. Sunglasses 10. Water bottle 11. Buddy Bison Book 12. Scratchable parks map Additional participation points will be tallied up at the base finale events.
Word search Outdoor Activities PAINTING RIDING TENNIS SKIING PETS SWIMMING BASEBALL COMPUTERS GAMES RUNNING CAMPING PARKS SHOPPING WALKING ANIMALS ZOO HIKING PICNIC MUSEUMS ARTS
Passes* Walk-In Pass: $3 per day Daily Parks Pass: $7-9 per vehicle Annual Parks Pass: $70 per vehicle. The pass is good through the last day of the month, one year from purchase. Annual passes can be purchased online. Centennial Pass: $14 (Limited-Income CO Residents) Income documents required. Military Pass: FREE admission to all state parks for the month of August. Active duty and veterans are admitted free to Colorado state parks for the month of August. Park passes can be purchased at all state parks and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offices. cpw.state.co.us/documents/buyapply/park-passes.pdf National Parks Passes* The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free. Annual Pass: Cost $80 US Military: Free Annual Pass Current US military members and their dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, as well as most members of the US Reserves and National Guard are eligible. Proper military ID is required (CAC Card or DoD Form 1173). Free admission at sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees for one full year from the month obtained (through last day of that month). Allows pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle to enter federally operated recreation sites across the country. Covers the pass owner and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. No entry fee charged for children 15 and under. To find locations to obtain your pass go to: https://store.usgs.gov/sites/default/files/passissuancelist.pdf
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website for information on Things to Do and Places to Go. cpw.state.co.us/ Things to Do Find additional information by activities under the Things to Do tab at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website. Activities include: boating, fishing, shooting, wildlife viewing, camping, hunting, trails, and outdoor recreation. Places to Go Find additional information on areas regarding boating, maps, wildlife areas, fishing, parks, hunting, trails. Use the Park Finder page to find additional information on specific parks. *The pass does not cover or provide a discount on expanded amenity fees such as camping, boat launch or interpretive fees. Answers to crossword puzzle
Outdoor Recreation USAFA 5136 Eagle Drive 719-333-4475 Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sundays & Federal Holidays; Closed Peterson AFB 830 Tinker Street, Bldg 640 719-556-4867 Monday - Friday; 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sundays, Federal Holidays; Closed