President Abraham Lincoln, in his First Inaugural Address on March 4, 1861, appealed to a country facing an impassable division that would ultimately result in Civil War. He plead to his countrymen for reason and caution and to not allow passions of the day to rule: “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not [...]

Colorado cavers have been notified that all Colorado, South Dakota and most Wyoming caves with the US Forest Service will be closed the week of July 12, 2010 owing to the presence of the White Nose Syndrome fungus in a state-owned cave in west-central Oklahoma. Here is the official Colorado Cave Survey notification from chair [...]

Families looking for a great summer vacation are increasingly considering the excitement and romance of exploring the American West. With airfare and destination resorts generally priced beyond the average family budget, traveling by car or mini van and camping out under the stars is an immensely satisfying alternative. For many families, touring national parks, monuments, [...]