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Garden of the Gods

The Garden of the Gods is a public park and United States National Natural Landmark that was deemed a "fit place for the gods to assemble" by Rufus Cable, one of the two surveyors tasked with identifying a site for Colorado City in 1859. With its towering spires of red sandstone pitted against the incongruous greenery of its surrounds, Cable's inspired choice of name is an apt summary of the wonders that it contains. The jagged pinnacles, mammoth needles, and precariously balanced rocks strewn across the landscape are glorious monuments thrust upward, sideways and slanted by tectonic undercurrents, subsequently whipped by the wind into curious shapes. From the biological perspective, the Garden of the Gods is a remarkable merger of the vegetation typical of both highlands and lowlands creating a kind of chronicle of the evolution of planet earth. The land was bequeathed to the City of Colorado Springs by the children of Charles Elliott Perkins, who originally owned this parcel of land. The only stipulation was that it must remain “free to the entire world.” Riddled with nature trails and hiking paths, the Garden of the Gods is a popular spot for outdoor activities like horseback riding, rock climbing and hiking that is always free, in keeping with Perkins' wishes.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Spread across a whopping area of 789 acres (31929 hectares), the Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a popular city park that was converted from a landfill. The park is known for its spectacular canyons and rock formations. There are several trails leading to these natural formations and hikers often explore these well marked trails. Mountain biking is another activity that is enjoyed by many visitors at the Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Rock climbing can also be enjoyed at the park, but a prior permit is required.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The only nature reserve in the county of El Paso, the Cheyenne Mountain State Park boasts a series of diverse landscapes. It features vast expanses of rugged mountainous terrain, interspersed with pristine Colorado plains, that entirely span 679.8 hectares (1,680 acres). Brimming with wildlife, this is where one can spot the likes of black bears and prairie dogs, as well as birdlife that includes species like wild turkeys and golden eagles. Opened to the public in 2006, the park also features over 32 kilometers (20 miles) of beautiful hiking and biking trails.

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

A heavy indicator that this historical center offers an authentic experience can be gauged by the simple fact that it offers sarsaparilla as a beverage. While most such attractions focus on Colorado's "Wild West" days, this center, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places, underscores the state's homesteading past with renovated buildings, including a Blacksmith shop, and characters in period clothing. Lectures, military re-enactments and a live 1880s baseball game are some of its educational features.

Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is a wildlife conservatrion sanctuary that aims at spreading awareness for wildlife and nature protection. The facility offers guided tours and trips to educate visitors about the significance of wolves, coyotes, foxes and other such creatures in supporting the ecosystem. They conduct different trips like kids tour, interactive tour, standard tour, feeding tour, and full moon tour. You can choose any tour of your preference, but it requires advanced reservations. The facility provides benches, and is handicapped accessible. It is best to read out their rules section on their website, before making a visit.

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