Garden of the Gods Blog

by Melody Monberg, Co-Founder, Colorado Hikes and Hops Where do the locals go in summer? Honestly?  We still go to the Garden. We just sneak in at the edges of the day.  Some of my favorite mornings on the Susan Bretag Trail happen at 5 a.m., when the red rocks glisten in the early light, or…

by Asya L. Simons, Park Guide & School Programs Coordinator, Garden of the Gods Park For the first time ever (in 2026), visitors to the Garden of the Gods had the chance to pair the magic of the sun with the science of the natural world in our brand-new Sun & Stone Art program. Participants…

by Melody Monberg, Hike for Life Operations Manager A few weeks ago, my husband and I rolled into Garden of the Gods before the sun had any real intention of showing up. We were ready for an early morning hike in the fog. It was thick and pillowy, the kind that turns familiar trails into…

by Elizabeth Borders, Rock Ledge Ranch Looking for ways to include history in your summer plans as we celebrate 150 years of Colorado statehood and 250 years of the United States of America? Search no further than Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Garden of the Gods Park! History will come to life before your…

by Asya L. Simons, Park Guide & School Programs Coordinator, Garden of the Gods Park Spring and summer have officially arrived (not necessarily in that order), and to celebrate we are spending June learning about the plants of the Garden. I know, I know – plants aren’t as exciting as the rocks and bighorn sheep…

by Asya L. Simons, Park Guide & School Programs Coordinator, Garden of the Gods Park Summer means many things – blooming wildflowers, extended Park hours, and beautiful weather to hike in! It also means higher visitation here in the Garden, and with more people comes more pressure on our ecosystems, animals, and facilities. And with…