2016 National Park Fee Free Days

Celebrate the Centennial in 2016 of over 400 National Parks by visiting them.  You can visit for free on the following dates!
For your Free Entry into National Parks this year, note the following dates on your calendar:

April 16 through 24 - National Park Week

August 25 through 28 - National Park Birthday Weekend

September 24 - National Public Lands Day

November 11 - Veterans Day

Get outside and enjoy your National Parks!

Colorado Summer Hikes I Miss

It is that autumn time of the year when I really miss hiking in the Colorado Mountains!  The snow is (mostly) gone from mountain trails, the days are cool and the stars are awesome on moonless nights.
My family would travel to Rocky Mountain National Park often to enjoy Trail Ridge Road with views of the Never Summer Mountains.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park was another favorite, along with summer road trips throughout the region to the Western Slope, Steamboat Springs, and Mesa Verde near Durango.  Also riding the narrow gauge railroads and learning about the local history was awesome!  The backwoods drives were beautiful with so much to see, my wife often reminded me to keep my eyes on the road.
Check out these 5 inspiring Colorado trails and trips to get a taste of what it is like there.