Visitor Center Update: Achievement in Accessibility!

We are thrilled to announce that the Visitor Center has been officially featured as a verified, accessible location on Wheel the World’s website! Wheel the World is a leader in accessible travel, and provides many valuable resources for individuals with disabilities and those seeking inclusive travel experiences. Their platform allows users to book hotels, activities,…

A Memorable Summer at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center!

This summer has been a busy one here at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center! We welcomed over half a million visitors from all over the world in just the summer months of June through August (546,217 visitors to be exact!). Our peak day saw an impressive 9,310 visitors come through our…

Fire Safety and Community Responsibility in the Garden of the Gods Park

Wildfires are an ever-present threat in Colorado, particularly during the hot summer months. This season alone we’ve witnessed numerous fires across the state, showing the persistent threat we all face, and one that we can all play a role in mitigating. According to the National Parks Service, nearly 85 percent of wildland fires in the…

Why we call this time of year the ‘dog days’ of summer, its surprising astrological connection, and more fun astrological happenings in August!

Many of us have heard the term the “dog days of summer,” and have made the connection to the way dogs laze around in the heat of the summer. And though this period of time, spanning from July 3 to August 11, is typically the hottest of the year, this common saying has nothing to…

Exciting things are happening in Garden of the Gods Park this Fall!

Exciting things are happening in Garden of the Gods Park this Fall! Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Service, Colorado Springs Fire Department, and Colorado Springs Utilities, will be working hard to improve fire safety, enhance accessible parking and routes, and upgrade restroom facilities throughout the park. This project is anticipated to begin in September…

Birds of the Park

Red-tailed Hawk Scientific Classification:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrdeo·: Falconifomes (or Accipitriformes)Family: AccipitridaeGenus: ButeoSpecies: Buteo jamaicensisLength: 19″Wing Span: 49″Weight: 2.4 lb (1,080 g)The red-tailed hawk can be seen flying high above the Garden of the Gods park, but most commonly observed flying around Gray Rock. Prairie Falcon Scientific Classification:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrdeo·: Falconifomes (or Accipitriformes)Family: FalconidaeGenus: FalcoSpecies:…