If you have adventurous, music-loving friends like I do, you’re seeing more and more euphoric social media posts of them savoring Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado.

It looks worth the journey, placing you smack dab in the middle of one of nature’s most magnificent spots while enjoying talented musicians. If only you could get there, right?

This summer — as is the case every year — you need not travel all the way to Colorado for that kind of experience. The Lynda Cohen Performing Arts Series, set under the stars and tucked into the base of the Presidential Mountain Range at Crawford Notch, New Hampshire, offers a complete summer series of concerts in a setting that’s pure “bucket list.”

Organized by The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), the concerts are more than just music; they’re casual, laid-back events that are something special for all ages.

And here’s the bonus: the concerts are 100% free. After all, the goal of the program is more than spotlighting great musicians. It’s about music, beauty and community.

“Music has a way of forging deep connections, just like time spent in the outdoors,” said Lynda Cohen, benefactor of the series. “This concert series is about bringing people together, welcoming all backgrounds and experiences, to share in the joy of live performance in an extraordinary natural setting.”

The concerts take place at the AMC Highland Center Lodge (https://www.outdoors.org/destinations/new-hampshire/highland-center), built on the site of the Crawford House Hotel, a destination for nature and art lovers in the 1800s. The Center has ample parking and is an easy drive; just a few minutes off Route 93 (or a half hour or so from the North Conway area).

You can make it more than just a fantastic musical adventure. Arrive early and use the Highland Center as your base camp for a mountain hike. The AMC team can point you to the perfect hike for your level.

The Highland Center has trail lunches packed and ready for sale if you don’t want to do that work yourself.

You can pack a picnic dinner (it’s common to see families spread out on blankets with pizzas at concert time) and make it as fancy or simple as you want. Or book a pre-concert dinner reservation at the Highland Center and then meander over to the concert venue as the sun begins to set. Food and non-alcoholic beverages may be carried in (and don’t forget to carry out — respecting nature is a theme here), but alcoholic beverages must be purchased on site.

The Highland Center has lodging as well — though it’s pretty much sold out for this summer season (book now for next year while you’re there), but there are plenty of other lodging options in the area should you want to make it an overnight.

For a comfy family setting, consider Attitash Mountain Village (https://attitashmtvillage.com/). With fire pits, a pool and super comfortable condos, it’s for families of all sizes. It’s about a 20-minute drive from the concert venue.

For a romantic overnight, consider Notchland Inn at Hart’s Location (https://notchland.com/). Set along the Saco River, it’s classic, historic and lovely, and only about 10 minutes from the concert site.

And to really go all out, explore the many offerings through Bretton Woods Vacations (https://www.brettonwoodsvacations.com/), a group of local vacation rentals with unique vibes and just about every kind of size and setting you might desire. Scattered through the region, most are within a 20 minute or so drive from the concert spot.

Taking place on Saturdays throughout the summer, the concerts range from blue grass to Skynyrd-esque and everything in between. While it is free, concerts require reservations and do fill up. For details on the schedule and to book your bucket list experience, visit www.outdoors.org/concerts.

And don’t forget to share on social media. Your Colorado-area friends will be envious.