Wildfire memorial in Colorado: A procession will honor helicopter pilot Nicholas Dale, killed while supporting the Gold Mountain Fire, with a convoy from Montrose to Denver International Airport Monday, urging spectators to watch from overpasses and not park on I-70 shoulders. Colorado mudslide cleanup: Western Slope residents are dealing with rain-triggered mudslides that temporarily closed parts of East Portal Road and campground at Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison, with closures expected until assessments and repairs are done. National parks travel inspiration: A new National Parks Inspiration Guide highlights “Big Vacation” family road trips and spotlights Colorado’s Mesa Verde as a must-see for travelers chasing meaning and discovery. Outdoor travel + pets: A cat named Fridge was reunited with her owner after 40 days lost in the Colorado wilderness following a camping trip near Great Sand Dunes National Park. Local travel logistics: A reader-backed push calls for higher Aspen-Pitkin County Airport parking rates to discourage long-term vehicle storage and better match other major airports. Fuel watch: GasBuddy reports midgrade prices hitting $3.47 in Douglas County and notes statewide averages rising week over week.