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Colorado National Monument
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The National Park Service makes every effort to keep you informed about news events, special events, and new or ongoing projects. News releases for Colorado National Monument will be posted and archived here, so check back often to keep current about the happenings at the park.
climbers on Independence Monument  

Did You Know?
Each Independence Day, local climbers scale the iconic Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument and raise an American flag on top. This tradition dates back to early park promoter John Otto, whose route up Independence Monument climbers still follow.

Last Updated: August 27, 2007 at 18:14 EST