Tag: National Monuments
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The presidents behind Colorado’s national parks and monuments: A timeline
Several presidents have their names attached to some of Colorado’s greatest natural treasures. After all, it takes a president’s pen to create national parks and monuments. This Presidents Day, we’re reflecting on the history of these designations. However distant these scenic wonders on the opposite side of the country, they are forever linked to momentous…
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3 national monuments in Colorado suited for summer
The term “monument” might call to mind something like a building, something tall like the Washington Monument or the Statue of Liberty. The latter is indeed one of America’s national monuments. But rather than man-made monoliths, many are masterpieces of Mother Nature. Take, for example, Colorado National Monument — the geologic wonderland near Grand Junction…