Pre-registration for this tour is required by no later than Aug. 22, 2008. Contact: public_affairs@nrel.gov at NREL, or call 303-275-4090. Your registration will be confirmed by Aug. 20. NREL is a federal government facility. Tour participants who are U.S. citizens must bring a government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport) when boarding the bus. Non U.S. citizens who wish to participate must contact Sarah Barba at sarah_barba@nrel.gov for additional requirements.

Board the bus between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. in the driveway adjacent to Xcel Energy’s technical services building at 500 15th St., Denver. The drive way is off 15th street between Welton and Glenarm streets, approximately one block from the Colorado Convention Center. Recommended parking: Pavilions underground lot, entrance on Welton between 15th and 16th streets. 50 slots are available on the chartered bus to the NWTC.

Pre-registration for this tour is required by no later than Aug. 22, 2008. Contact: public_affairs@nrel.gov at NREL, or call 303-275-4090. Your registration will be confirmed by Aug. 20. NREL is a federal government facility. Tour participants who are U.S. citizens must bring a government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport) when boarding the bus. Non U.S. citizens who wish to participate must contact Sarah Barba at sarah_barba@nrel.gov for additional requirements.

Board the bus between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. in the driveway adjacent to Xcel Energy’s technical services building at 500 15th St., Denver. The drive way is off 15th street between Welton and Glenarm streets, approximately one block from the Colorado Convention Center. Recommended parking: Pavilions underground lot, entrance on Welton between 15th and 16th streets. 50 slots are available on the chartered bus to the NWTC.

Just over a century ago, the railroad opened the San Luis Valley to the rest of the world by laying track across its borders. Today, the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad whisks passengers off to remote parts of the San Luis Valley, and those just beyond those borders, still wild and unspoiled by the last 100 years.

Alamosa County is one of six counties in south-central Colorado's San Luis Valley. Surrounded by stunning 14,000-foot peaks, more than 50,000 residents share the love of clear blue skies, outdoor recreation, and unparalleled vistas.

Round Mountain Institute, Inc. was founded in 2002. A decade earlier the land at the base of Round Mountain began its transformation into an ecologically friendly farm. Through the years over a thousand people have toured the ever-changing landscape. It all began with a yurt, then the first straw bale house in Gunnison County and finally with a partially straw bale solar greenhouse. The past 12 years have seen the gardens grow to over 2-acres of ecologically cultivated vegetables, flowers and herbs. Without the overwhelming community support for Round Mountain Institute it never could have materialized into what was once just a vision. The vision was inspired by seeing the toxic agri-business of America polluting the environment and the simple non-toxic farming methods of Nepali villagers sustaining themselves in rhythm with the Earth.

Taylor Park Marina is located about three and a half hours from Denver, Colorado, and sits on the southern edge of Taylor Park Reservoir. The light, crisp air and blue sky is rivaled in beauty only by the sight of the surrounding Sawatch mountain range. Fishing boats and pontoons are available to rent and fishing equipment is for sale, as are beverages and snacks.

Multidisciplinary center offers a varied, year-round program of theater, dance, and concerts; historical exhibitions; hands-on art; and humanities education for all. The center includes a 500-seat indoor theater, 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheater, museum, gallery, classrooms, studios and a 7,000 square foot banquet/meeting room facility.

Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park is a place to learn about, understand, and appreciate the area's natural features and cultural history by interacting directly with nature! The 3,000 square foot Nature Center features hands-on nature and environmental displays, wildlife exhibits, a kid's area, classrooms and meeting space.

In 1874 the Festival Playhouse was known as the Clear Creek Grange. The farmers would come to the building to discuss what they were going to do with their crops. In 1962 it was turned into a theatre. It is the oldest Grange Hall in the United States. It also is the oldest building in the designated historic district of Arvada. In 1990 it became the home of the Players Guild.

Alchemical Eye Studio hosts art and other community events.