Get out, enjoy and explore the beautiful El Paso County Parks by participating in a scavenger hunt. There are 10 specific photos to be taken during the contest and include a visit to an El Paso County nature center, a county park slide, a picnic, a park sign, a regional trail and the El Paso County Fair. It runs through July 31, and all photos must be taken during this period to qualify. Photos will be posted to the parks Facebook page (facebook.com/epcparks) and may be used in county publications and marketing materials. Details: 520-6996, www.elpasocountyparks.com.

Joy Harper’s pick

photo scavenger hunt

Joy Harper. Photo taken Feb. 8, 2013. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

CHRISTIAN MURDOCK