• View from the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Jeff Kochevar

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National Public Lands Day 2011

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Date: September 19, 2011

Be Our Guest at Colorado National Monument on
 National Public Lands Day Saturday, September 24

The National Park Service cordially invites the public to be our guest at Colorado National Monument on Saturday, September 24, 2011, in honor of National Public Lands Day. In observance of the 18th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, all entrance fees, including commercial tour entrance fees, will be waived for the day. The entrance fee for one to seven days to Colorado National Monument is normally $10 for a private, non-commercial vehicle.

National Public Lands Day was established in 1993 to increase awareness of the value of all public lands, to foster shared stewardship of these national resources, and to encourage people to volunteer their time. Today Federal land agencies are creating partnerships with private individuals and citizen groups in an effort to improve, restore or enhance public lands and provide additional opportunities for education, outdoor recreation, and enjoyment.

Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of this free entrance day in the Monument. The observance of Public Lands Day in September offers visitors an excellent opportunity to go for a hike, bicycle or drive across Rim Rock Drive, view wildlife and picnic with family and friends.

On National Public Lands Day, visitors can also take advantage of special 10% discounts on all merchandise in the Colorado National Monument Association bookstore located at the Visitor Center.

To learn more about visiting Colorado National Monument, visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/colm or call 970-858-3617, 360. To learn more about National Public Lands Day, go to http://www.publiclandsday.org.

Did You Know?

John Otto on a trail with his horse and burro

John Otto's efforts almost a century ago continue to help visitors experience Colorado National Monument.  Of the 40 miles of trails available to hikers in the monument, many of them were first built by original park custodian John Otto. More...