| Hope this isn't too late for your July trip. If you are traveling through Lincoln, Nebraska, the Sunken Gardens on 27th Street are beautiful. The gardens are maintained by the city and there is no admission charge. There is a shade garden, waterfall, reflecting pond and many annuals. Also, if you happen to go through Steamboat Springs, Colorado coming or going to Yellowstone, there is a lovely botanical garden maintained by volunteers. No admission charge. This is mostly a sunny perennial garden with a pond. If you are on the Colorado Interstate, the Betty Ford Garden in Vail, Colorado is also lovely. No admission. It has been several years since I was there, but I recall it as having both sun and shade perennial areas. Very nice All of these gardens are well maintained and are in better condition than some places where you would pay a hefty admission price. Have a wonderful trip -- everyone should see Yellowstone at least once! |
