Colorado National Monument Association
Supporting Colorado's Geologic Gem
Science backs up our view that nature is good for your mental and physical health! That's why we create events and programs to bring in people from all backgrounds - get out, get involved and reap the benefits of being in nature!
Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA) is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with renowned Colorado-based distillery Leopold Bros. The distillery has crafted a special whiskey, Monument Canyon Trail, and 10% …
Join local artist, Cedar Keshet for an evening of exploring nocturne art and sky gazing at Saddlehorn Picnic Area.
Enjoy the golden hour with Monica Esposito while she paints live on location, capturing the vibrant colors of the Monument’s iconic red rock canyons and desert vistas.
Join us for a sunrise morning hike on Devil's Kitchen Trail and plein air painting session with our Community Artist in Park, Monica Esposito.
Come be inspired. Come connect. Come discover the knowledge that flows between rivers and stone, between humans and the places we inhabit.
Lichens are a fascinating and complex life form—a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga, working together to survive in some of the planet’s harshest environments. Join naturalist Cindy Carlson for an engaging presentation as part of our Monument on Tap series.
Enjoy the golden hour with Monica Esposito while she paints live on location, capturing the vibrant colors of the Monument’s iconic red rock canyons and desert vistas.
Join Lynnea from DarcMoon for a special mala bracelet workshop at Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter during the full moon. As the sunsets and the moon rises, we'll gather outside to create intentional, handmade bracelets using gemstones.
Join Ranger Raven for an engaging and educational presentation exploring what insects are, how to identify them, and learn some of the fascinating insect species found right here in the Monument!
Learn more about the Confluence Center and meet the folks working behind the scenes to make it a reality. Join us for a fun and meaningful evening at Handlebar Tap …
Join local artist, Cedar Keshet for an evening of exploring nocturne art and sky gazing at Saddlehorn Picnic Area
The National Park Service (NPS) was established on August 25, 1916, and celebrates its birthday on this date each year. This year, 2025, marks the 109th anniversary of the NPS.
