Born in 1831, Isabella Bird, daughter of a clergyman, set off alone to the Antipodes in 1872 'in search of health' and found she had embarked on a life of adventurous travel.

The Foundation for Colorado State Parks was organized in 1985 to assist the state park system in meeting special needs. Colorado State Parks is happy to report it has been a great success. Recognizing that these successes breed larger ones, the contributions of The Foundation have turned good ideas into terrific actions!