Garden of the Gods was definitely a site we wanted to see along the way; and it did not disappoint (my only slight disappointment was that it is quite tourist driven...I was pumped to do a little more hiking).
On our drive over to Garden, the sky transitioned from crystal clear to ominous and overcast. Nevertheless, Aaron and decided to forgo lunch and head out to see the massive pillars, in case the weather took a turn for the worst. About half way through our leisurely stroll through Garden, the thunder and lightening, once off in the distance, moved close to the park and the slight drizzle turned into a full out downpour—causing us to dash off to the car.
Within minutes, the weather cleared and we were once again ready to check out the Garden. Aaron was fascinated by all the climbing options; I was just amazed by the beauty of the park. After prying Aaron's jealous eyes off the climbers, we toured the parameter of the park and even got to see some wildlife along the way. The best site was the rattlesnake slithering just off the path, taking refuge under brush.
After Garden, we made a stop in Vail for supper and continued our travel through Colorado. We wanted to make it to Moab that night, but between the intense heat and days of constant moving, we finally succumbed to our fatigue and caught a campsite right off the highway for a good night's rest.
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