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Since 1985, the United States has celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — who…
Written by: Christina HaywoodExecutive Director, Garden of the Gods Foundation The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is thrilled to announce the completion of a significant upgrade to our facilities: a newly expanded parking lot! The project was generously funded by Lyda Hill, esteemed philanthropist and founder of the Garden of the Gods…
Bring on the summer fun! With summer officially here, we wanted to highlight the multitude of programs, events, and activities that can be found at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. With everything from adventure tours and art classes, to guided nature walks and star parties, there is sure to be something…
What a whirlwind of a week we’ve had here at the Visitor & Nature Center! The summer is quickly approaching, and of course, mother nature had to throw us a bit of a curveball to keep us on our toes. Before we get into it all, let’s move through things chronologically to show you just…
As the busy summer season approaches, we’re putting all the pieces in place to welcome guests from all over the world to the incredible Garden of the Gods Park! For some, this will be their first time seeing the iconic red rock formations, while others may be returning to the Park after years away. But…
So long, Winter: Spring is here to stay! Though, let’s be honest: the change of seasons doesn’t mean much here in Colorado. In the past few weeks, we’ve been absolutely hammered with dozens of inches of snow, with some areas seeing record highs in snow totals, and it’s quite possible that we’ll see even more…
With the summer quickly approaching and our busy season on the horizon, we’re ready for another year full of excitement for thousands of guests from around the world to enjoy! To make sure that as many visitors as possible get to enjoy the Park, we’ve taken on a thrilling new endeavor of expanding our main…
For decades, the Garden of the Gods has been celebrated for the beauty of the Park, the unique geography, and the looming image of America’s Mountain in the backdrop of those glorious red rocks. However, there exists something in the Garden that is just as magnificent, iconic, and recognizable as even those distinctive images. That’s…
This January was a whirlwind of winter weather for much of the U.S., and we were no exception to that! Record-low temperatures, blistering wind chills, and a few blankets of snow marred much of the start of 2024, and what a sight it was to behold! But needless to say, those frigid conditions have high…
As we approach the conclusion of another bountiful year for the Garden of the Gods Park, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your unwavering support and generous contributions that have propelled us to reach remarkable milestones. It is with great pleasure that I share some exciting news and updates from…