Ellen Lorenz

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, Colorado, claims to be the World's Highest Botanical Garden at 8,200 ft. in the Rocky Mountains. It's Mission is to " deepen the understanding and promote conservation of alpine plants and fragile mountain environments". The Gardens are open dawn until dusk year round, with snow on the ground November through April. A new Education Center opening in July 2015 will provide year round educational exhibits and programs.