When you visit North Cheyenne Canyon Park, the first thing you notice is that the city noise of Colorado Springs fades, instantly replaced by towering 1,000-foot granite walls, the dense scent of pine, and the steady rush of freshwater. The canyon is our playground,...
How can you guarantee the best experience when exploring the towering red rock formations of Garden of the Gods? Start your journey at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. As the official gateway, the Center features museum-quality exhibits on the...
Happy birthday, Colorado! August 1st marks a truly monumental milestone for the Centennial State: our 150th year of statehood. A century and a half ago, President Ulysses S. Grant officially signed Colorado into the Union, just weeks after the nation’s 100th birthday....
Ever stood under a massive highway bridge, dipped your toes in icy mountain water, and realized you were standing right in the middle of a centuries-old secret? Welcome to Rainbow Falls near Manitou Springs. It is an absolute stunner of a waterfall packed with...
Where Are You Going? Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site sits at the southeast gateway to the Garden of the Gods. A vibrant 226-acre living history museum showcases how pioneers carved out a living in the Pikes Peak region with muscle and sweat. Don’t forget, all...
LIVING IT UP: Critters on the Front Range don’t just exist here—they thrive across 8,000 vertical feet of rugged terrain! Following our Wildflower Blog and Bird Migration Blog, which explored the flora and flying fauna of the foothills and alpine tundra, we’re back to...
