Archive for the '·Scenic' Category
Public Lands Day (National & State Parks around Colorado)
Closed Published September 22nd, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoSeptember 27, 2008
Visit one of our wonderful State Parks, National Parks or Monuments for free on Saturday, September 27, and have the opportunity to give something back, as well. According to the National Public Lands Day website:
National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the “tree army” that worked from 1933-42 […]
Annual Flower Trial Garden (Ft. Collins)
Closed Published August 23rd, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoPeak flowering season: May through October
As summer starts winding down, I’m finding myself gazing at the flowers in the gardens around here and realizing they won’t be around to enjoy in a few more months. Maybe I should really get my color fix by heading to CSU’s Annual Flower Trial Garden while the colors are […]
Free admission to Colorado State Parks (all over Colorado)
Closed Published August 3rd, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoHot enough for you? I hear you. In celebration of Colorado Day, how about heading for one of our 42 State Parks on Monday, August 4, 2008 to cool down a bit. Admission is FREE all day!
Here are some parks with cool, lovely water to play in and on (each allows at least one activity such […]
Free admission to State Parks (all over Colorado)
Closed Published August 3rd, 2007 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoAugust 6, 2007
If you missed celebrating Colorado Day on the 1st, you can still enjoy some free outdoor time in some of the best spots in our wonderful state. On Monday, August 6, all Colorado State Parks will honor Colorado’s birthday with free admission.
Here are a few bits of trivia about Colorado’s history to toss […]
National Parks: free admission for Veterans & members of US Armed Services
Closed Published November 6th, 2006 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoNovember 11, 2006
Calling all Veterans, current members of our Armed Services, and your families!
On Veterans Day, enjoy free admission in your honor to any of Colorado’s National Parks: Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Mesa Verde National Park, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
The fee waiver applies to […]
Free guided tours of Red Rock Canyon (Manitou Springs/Colorado Springs)
Closed Published September 4th, 2006 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoEvery Thursday at 8 AM
(other dates & times by prior arrangement)
One of our state’s premier scenic areas is Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs / Manitou Springs, but did you know there is a new scenic open space adjoining it called Red Rock Canyon? Come to the entrance at Hwy 24 and High Street […]