Colorado's national parks offer diverse landscapes and outdoor activities for free, attracting millions of visitors annually.

Gorman Falls, in Colorado Bend State Park west of Lampasas ... And, of course, the Texas heat can be the biggest obstacle, so bring lots of water. Once you get to the waterfall the payoff is ...

She now splits her time between Colorado ... State Park is both stunning and surprising. Here you'll find a slew of rocky wells — aka "shut-ins" — that form shallow pools where you can swim.