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Fire Restrictions in effect
Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle. Charcoal fires are permitted only in provided grills in the campground and picnic areas. No wood fires. Gas stoves are permitted only in campground and picnic areas. All fireworks are prohibited.
Local Colorado Events
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Colorado Springs FREE concert and screening at: This special community outreach event, held at the foot of "America's Mountain" and Garden of the Gods, will focus on Colorado outdoor activities and build appreciation for our natural treasures and the region's history. Boulder Saturday, September 26 starting at 6:00 p.m. Rocky Mountain PBS, The National Park Foundation, Chautauqua, and eTown are collaborating for a special screening and entertainment event at Boulder's Chautauqua. Chautauqua 6 p.m. Special musical guests hosted by Nick Forster of eTown The 12-hour, six-part series airs Sunday-Friday, September 27-October 2, at 8 p.m. on Rocky Mountain PBS. Grand Junction Live at the Avalon! Rocky Mountain PBS and Colorado National Monument have partnered to present: Avalon Theatre 7:00 p.m. Live showing of THE NATIONAL PARKS - AMERICA'S BEST IDEA. Two hours. Open to the public. FREE. Come early for a good seat.
On wildlife: "They became the last refuge for magnificent species of animals that otherwise would have vanished forever."
BACK TO AMERICA'S BEST IDEA
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Did You Know?
Each Independence Day, local climbers scale the iconic Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument and raise an American flag on top. This tradition dates back to early park promoter John Otto, whose route up Independence Monument climbers still follow.