Garden of the Gods
"Charles Lindbergh said he had never seen "a more spectacular and magnificent place." He was talking about the Garden of the Gods, a park in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is a garden, not of flowers, but of huge red sandstone rocks which have formations that inspired such names as: Kissing Camels; Siamese twins; Steamboat Rock; the Balanced Rock; the Cathedral Rock; the Gateway Rocks; and the Bear and the Seal. Best of all, admission to the Garden of Gods is free.
The amazing local park contains 1391.61 acres at 1805 North 30th Street in Colorado Springs and is open year round. The city-owned park has been recognized by the Department of the Interior as "a nationally-significant natural area." g trails, a living history museum, and the historic Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site.
The Garden of the Gods was given to the city of Colorado Springs in 1909 by the children of railroad magnate Charles Elliot Perkins. The city agreed to honor his wish that it be forever be open and free of charge. To this day, his wish is being honored. Visitors can enjoy technical rock climbing, guided nature walks, mountain biking, road biking, and horseback trails. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. from November 1 to April 30 and from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. from May 1 to October 30.
A photographer can enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery he will see anywhere. He can take pictures of the beautiful Gateway Rocks and Balanced Rock from their parking lots or can get a unique view of Pikes Peak at the Siamese Twins Rock.
Hikers can enjoy five miles of scenic trails. The trails are also good for biking or horseback riding.
The free naturalist-led walks start each day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Participants learn about rattlesnakes, wildflowers, and gold seekers.
Rock climbers have to first register at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. Technical climbing is allowed on established routes, in groups of two or more.
Weddings are allowed for free in the park, but must be registered." by Mike White
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