Tag: Garden Of The Gods
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Once believed to be proof of ‘sea monsters’ in Colorado, only one fossil of this species has ever been found
Once upon a time, all the way back in 1878, a professor by the name of James H. Kerr discovered what he thought was a mix of “21 different sea monsters” in Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods. Little did he know, what he found were the remnants of a species of dinosaur that had…
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Coyote attacks dog at heavily-trafficked Garden of the Gods in Colorado
You might not see them often, but coyotes are a species that inhabits Colorado’s urban and rural landscapes, alike. Even in heavily-trafficked spaces, this canine might be lurking, posing a risk to humans and pets. An incident that unfolded at the popular Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs in recent days reminded locals…
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“God’s worst mistake”: This spot might be rated 4.8 stars, but not everyone enjoys their visit
There’s no shortage of glowing reviews that exist for Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs – and rightfully so, the park is stunning. That said, not everyone is satisfied with their park-going experience. From complaints about overcrowding to complaints about there being too many kids at the attraction to complaints about the rocks, some…
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Motorless Morning grants ‘rare opportunity’ at Garden of the Gods
Summer approaches, and Garden of the Gods will soon fill with the clamor and fumes of traffic. But for one morning before then, the park will be free of it. Motorless Morning is making its typical spring return April 26. From 5 a.m.-noon, the entrance roads will be blocked to vehicles — open only to…
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Red means go: 8 red rock destinations to visit in Colorado
The color red is central to some of Colorado’s greatest natural beauty, and it’s central to this state’s name. “Colorado” is derived from the Spanish phrase for “colored red,” as early explorers came to view the waterway we now call the Colorado River. The Spaniards then followed that river, which was tinted by silt that…
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Nike’s Team USA Olympic collection features Colorado Springs landmarks
Befitting a city that performs most of its Olympic-related work behind the scenes, Colorado Springs will be represented every time an American reaches the awards podium during the Winter Games but in a way that is hidden from view. The Therma-FIT Air Milano Jacket from ACG and Nike that will uniformly serve as part of…
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Iconic Colorado park closed to vehicle traffic after city gets 12-plus inches of snow
UPDATE: Roads have been reopened. Big snow fell in Colorado Springs last night, with some local residents reporting a foot of fresh powder or more. As might be expected, that much snow had an impact on navigating the city. One spot in particular that was impacted was the city’s most iconic park – Garden of…
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A checklist of 20 great (non-14er) summits on Colorado’s Front Range
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Just because you set your sights lower than 14,000 feet doesn’t mean you’re setting a low bar. No, these aren’t the highest mountains on Colorado’s Front Range. But they could be called just as quintessential — much closer to home and providing a scenic, rewarding…
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Motorless Morning returning to Garden of the Gods
It’s about time to enjoy some peace and quiet that will be rare at Garden of the Gods in the crowded, summer months ahead. The park is hosting its semi-annual Motorless Morning on April 27. From 5 a.m.-noon that Sunday, gates will be closed over entrance roads, and the red rock wonderland will be fume-free…
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Park Madness: We rank Colorado’s top outdoor destinations in this tournament- inspired bracket
As college basketball players vie for one shining moment, we imagine an impossible challenge between some of Colorado’s natural treasures. Colorado parks with towering peaks, hidden gems and amazing views go head-to-head in this March Madness-inspired bracket. We’ve split our field of 64 parks into four regions: South, West, North and Central. Which one came…