When you think "Garden of the Gods," you expect lush vegetation – but not here. This barren site, also known as Keahiakawelo, hosts only strangely shaped boulders and dust. So why should you ...

A terrestrial biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife explains how the Rampart herd of bighorn sheep west of Colorado Springs came into existence, and it was all on accident. COLORADO SPRINGS ...

The best tourist attraction in the U.S. is Central Park ... Another nature-centric highlight on this list is Garden of the Gods, a park with towering red rock formations in Colorado.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Since the park is free to enter, consider exploring Garden of the Gods multiple times during your stay to see the rock formations at different times of day. The light just ...