News Release

Free Admission to Colorado National Monument

Date: August 24, 2017
Contact: Arlene Jackson, 970-858-3617 x363
Contact: Mark Davison, 970-858-3617 x312

In honor of the National Park Service’s Founder’s Day, Colorado National Monument will offer free entrance to all visitors on August 25, 2017. We invite everyone take a hike, a drive, a bicycle ride or peruse the exhibits in the visitor center.

On Aug. 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation to create the National Park Service. Today, there are 413 National Park Service sites throughout the country and each one tells an important part of the American story. Some commemorate notable people and achievements, others conserve magnificent landscapes and natural wonders, and all provide places of inspiration, fun and learning.

Summer hours are currently in effect at Colorado National Monument. The visitor center is open from 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.

For additional information please visit www.nps.gov/colm or call 970-858-3617, ext. 360.

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