Garden of the Gods, a 1,367-acre Colorado Springs National Natural Landmark, is filled with captivating rock formations.

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The Central Garden facing Southward in the Garden of the Gods, Colorado

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I was so entranced by each of those experiences that I kept extending my time at each of them.

The farther I drove down the road, the more I was taken in by the vibrant colors.

And soon, I found myself driving through two behemoth stone monoliths.

The Red Rocks during sunset in the Garden of the Gods, Colorado

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Perkins chose to never built on the land for preserve its natural beauty.

But perhaps nothing encapsulates the character of Garden of the Gods better than the origin of its name.

Why it is a fit place for the Gods to assemble.

Pathways on the grounds of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado

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We will call it the Garden of the Gods,according to the parks site.

And that’s exactly what has helped it retain its magic after all these years.

Rock formations in Garden of the Gods State Park

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A group of hiker sitting on the Red Rocks in the Garden of the Gods, Colorado

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