The National Park Service honors Veterans Day by waiving entrance fees. Come and see Colorado National Monument in the Grand Valley near Fruita Colorado for FREE. On November 11 – 13, 2011 – you won’t be charged to visit one of Colorado’s most amazing monuments. In addition to the scenic drive and Visitors Center, there[continue reading...]

Just a reminder that there is a FREE day coming up for the National Parks all around the nation. In our own backyard, Colorado is a wonderful place to see – our state enjoys the highest sand dunes in North America to one of the deepest canyons in the Western Hemisphere. Colorado is the home[continue reading...]

June 21st is the First day of Summer, along with several other days throughout the year, your entrance fee is FREE! America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better with several fee-free days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. Take the opportunity to check out the Dinosaur[continue reading...]

Colorado National Parks honor America’s Armed Forces. “As part of the national observance of Veterans Day, entrance fees will be waived at all national parks,” said National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis. “This is just a small way we can honor our veterans and active duty military, reserves, National Guard, and their families. It is[continue reading...]

Colorado National Monument’s visitor center and bookstore are now temporarily located in a mobile visitor center in the parking lot adjacent to the main visitor center. This will allow for renovations in the attic of the main visitor center. The renovation project includes removing the building’s insulation, sealing holes in the building to prevent pest[continue reading...]