Go camping for National Get Outdoors Day

• "We're making it really hard for people to have an excuse to not enjoy this Saturday," Dyrt CEO Kevin Long told Axios Boulder.
• The list includes Colorado sites such as Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Buffalo Creek Recreation Area in neighboring Jefferson County.

How it works: The Dyrt collects data from national and state park campsites, free dispersed sites and RV parks.

• Long said he wanted one place for campers to get pictures, reviews and information.
• Users can get alerts when campground reservations open or individual sites come available.

State of play: The partnership between the Dyrt and Verizon aims to highlight advances in satellite tech.

• Verizon spokesperson Liz Gelardi said customers with compatible phones can get free satellite text messaging while on their adventures, adding connectivity can provide "peace of mind," especially for newbies.

Zoom in: Long also had some tips for Boulder-area campers:

🏞️ Gross Reservoir/Winiger Ridge: "I'm a sucker for a peaceful reservoir! Whenever I visit Boulder I go here with friends," Long said.

🍂 Gold Lake Area: "Views are amazing and not super far from Boulder."

The bottom line: Summer in Colorado is the perfect opportunity to "literally get in your car and hour an half later ... create memories," Long said. "Go spend one night outside and see how you feel."