The Summit Road at Scotts Bluff National Monument is open free of charge evening for viewing Christmas lights from 4:30-9:00 tonight through Sunday night.

Superintendent Ken Mabery says the summit gates will be locked at 9:00, and all vehicles must be down from the summit by that time.

Mabery says viewing the lights at night has been a very popular activity for many years, especially for local residents, and he’s pleased to be able to continue the tradition this year.

He does remind visitors that winter conditions on the summit can be hazardous due to ice and snow, so they should use caution…staying on the trails, bringing a flashlight, and being alert for other visitors in the summit parking lot.

Additional information about programs and schedules at Scotts Bluff National Monument programs and schedules are available at the Visitor Center, from the Monument’s web site at www.nps.gov/scbl, or by calling 308-436-9700.