Garden of the Gods Blog

by Melody Monberg, Hike for Life Operations Manager When our family from Texas visited a few springs ago, we started our morning bundled up for a hike through Garden of the Gods—hats, gloves, the works as we wound between the towering red rock formations. But by lunchtime, we’d stripped down to short sleeves and were…

by Asya L. Simons, Park Guide & School Programs Coordinator, Garden of the Gods Park You’re walking along the trail and suddenly you hear a buzzing sound to your left. You’ve heard that sound before and you know exactly what friend you’ve found. You scan the tall grass as you slowly take a step back…

by Asya L. Simons, Park Guide & School Programs Coordinator, Garden of the Gods Park If you spend any time hiking in the Garden of the Gods you will quickly encounter several species of tall coniferous (or evergreen) trees. When you do, take a closer look, don’t be shy! What do you see? Many of…

by Melody Monberg, Hike for Life Operations Manager It’s January in Colorado, which means two things: we’re currently bundled up against the cold, and we’re already dreaming about summer trails. This is the perfect time to get smart about hiking prep—before the snow melts and those mountains start calling your name. While we love to…