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The Fall Trails Around the Garden (& a few extras!)
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…
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School Field Trips are Back!
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…
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What is Forest Bathing?
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…
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Wildlife Ambassadors Inspire Awe & Action
by Karl Brummert, Nature’s Educators No matter what their age or background, people are fascinated by hawks, owls, falcons, osprey, vultures, and eagles. A bird of prey soaring overhead or perched in a tree easily captures our attention. When we spot them for the first time, we often wonder, “What is that bird?”. These birds…
Park Hours: 5 am – 10 pm | Visitor & Nature Center: 9 am – 5 pm (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)
