Garden of the Gods Blog

by Asya L. Simons, Park Guide & School Programs Coordinator, Garden of the Gods Park Jumping and weaving and biting, oh my! Spiders are strongly associated with Halloween – they are creepy and crawly and spin their webs in dark corners, so what better animal to associate with the ~spooky~? And is it just me,…

by Melody Monberg, Hike for Life Operations Manager Fall is absolutely magical in Colorado—but it’s also tantalizingly brief. With only about six weeks of peak autumn glory, the leaf-peeping frenzy starts early as people map out their golden aspen leaf treasure hunts across the state. For visitors to Colorado Springs, discovering the perfect fall spot…

by Asya L. Simons, Park Guide & School Programs Coordinator, Garden of the Gods Park Garden of the Gods Park and the Visitor and Nature Center are excited for the 31st year of school field trips to start this semester! For the fall 2025 semester our long-time School Programs Coordinator Bowen Gillings stepped down and…

by Jane Scanlon, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Above the Clouds Forest Bathing How would you answer this question: “When I connect with nature I feel _____.” Maybe your answer includes feelings like these: Relaxed. Alive. Focused. Less stressed. Energized. Grounded. Free. Curious. Like a kid again. Grateful. Joyful. Closer to God. These are…