They've started up movies on the square already? Man - I'm still in April mode here - guess I'd better get with the program! Summer's comin!
The dark lighting is part of the 'dark sky city' program which reduces light pollution. I live about 5 miles N of the Mall on 89 and we can see the milky way while sitting on our back patio. There's something I never get sick of.
Glad you guys had lots of fun. Looks like you got plenty of good hiking in. BTW: We live here and still get really winded when we're hiking up on the peaks. You're around 9000 feet there - so don't be too hard on yourselves.