Garden of the Gods Feels like a Mini National Park!

Garden of the Gods feels like a mini national park — and the wild part is it's completely free to visit, right in Colorado Springs.

I couldn't resist doing this one with my dog Waffles. Something about those red rock formations made him smile so big during this silly, joyful video.

This spot is unreal for photos- the sandstone formations tower right over the trails and there's barely any elevation gain, so it's an easy one even if your pup (or you) aren't up for a big hike.

📍 Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

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Goldens in Golden 2026: Visit the Colorado Town with Thousands of Golden Retrievers!

Denver content creator Carly Henderson stands in front of the "Welcome to Golden" sign at the Goldens in Golden event in 2026.

Ever wondered what it would be like if thousands of golden retrievers took over your town? 

I went to “Goldens in Golden” - the yearly event filled with silliness, dogs in costumes, and so much joy!

Send this to someone who would love being in a sea of golden retrievers + save this for next year!

📍 Golden, Colorado

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