My next stop was Garden of the Gods.

Some spectacular rock formations! Garden of the Gods I like the look of all the little holes on the rock Same rock, different view Again with the same rock, different view. Showing the rocks all lined up. In all the red rock, there is this single white monolith. Sheer rock wall. At the top, the two parts create a natural bridge. Another view More shots... Such neat-looknig formations! "The GARDEN OF THE GODS given to the city of Colorado Springs in 1909 by the children of Charles Elliott Perkins in fulfilment of his wish that it be kept forever free to the public" The plaque rock from a distance. Another part of the plaque rock Another view Climbing is allowed! Another view of the climber The rocks from a distance Another view... I like the look of the clouds in the sky Looks like a piece of burnt wood in there... One tall spire! But as I walk around... It becomes a wall! Another nice formation There's a climber up there somewhere... I swear he's in there! Another natural "bridge" More rocks... And still more... Here's a view I liked. But some areas are just too dangerous. A smaller formation Same smaller formation Amazing how those trees grow on the rocks. I wouldn't expect that there would be enough soil I'm sure to most folks these are just rocks. But to me they are a wonderful reminder of the beauty and power of nature. A Priceless Gift "Balanced Rock" I seem to remember hearing that this rock was balance on a tiny point. Here, it looks like the rock was cemented in place! Still, it's quite amazing that it doesn't fall down... And there it is again - Still standing!