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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…
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The Day I Found Garden of the Gods’ Sister
by Melody Monberg, Hike for Life Operations Manager I spend my days guiding hikes through Garden of the Gods, and I thought I knew every inch of these red rocks. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Last month, I was standing at Siamese Twins, gazing south, when it struck me. Those big rock shapes in…
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30 Years of Stewardship: Honoring the Legacy of the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
by Christina Haywood, Garden of the Gods Foundation Executive Director This year, we mark a powerful milestone, 30 years of stewardship, education, and preservation at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. Since its opening in 1995, the Visitor Center has welcomed people from every corner of the globe, drawing them into one…
Park Hours: 5 am – 10 pm | Visitor & Nature Center: 9 am – 5 pm (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)
