Rocky Mountain High (for bobrgallegos) by eekdog
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many thanks for stopping by, hope you all enjoy the weekend. a dedi for a colorado friend that lives up north of me like mikeerson..
just a quickie tonight, the photo is a shot i took years back of our famous park in colorado springs. in the background is pike peak mtn.
History of the Garden of the Gods
The human history of the Garden of the Gods commences many centuries before our present time. Stone hearths and fire rings found in the Garden dating over 3000 years ago indicate the presence of early inhabitants, According to Ute traditions, their people have always lived in this area, not having any stories of migration from elsewhere. The Utes were known to winter in the Garden of the Gods prior to removal to reservations in southwestern Colorado and northeastern Utah.
Modern history of the Garden begins in 1858 when gold was discovered along the Front Range and in South Park, northwest of Colorado Springs. Thousands of prospectors and settlers flocked to the area, including a party from Lawrence, Kansas, who camped along the stream known as Camp Creek, and carved their names on the sandstone boulder we call �Signature Rock.� In 1859, the Garden was named by two surveyors who were laying out the town of Colorado City, south of the Park. As they were riding their horses through the Garden, Malancthon Beach remarked the place would be a �capital place for a beer garden.� Rufus Cable replied, �Beer Garden! Why it is a place fit for the gods to assemble. We will call it Garden of the Gods."
The city of Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, founder of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, who built his home in Queens Canyon, just north of the Park. In 1879, General Palmer talked a fellow railroad man, Charles Elliot Perkins, into buying 240 acres of the Central Garden for a summer home. Perkins later added another 240 acres. However, he never built on the land but always kept it open to the public. It became Mr. Perkins wish to give the land to the city of Colorado Springs for a park, but he died before making these wishes know in a will. However, his 6 children honored his wishes, and on Christmas Day of 1909 the 480 acres were conveyed to the city with the provision it would always remain free to the public. Later acquisitions by the city brought the total park size to 1,367 acres.
With thousands of visitors exacting a toll on the Park's environment, attempts have been made throughout the years to preserve the beauty of its natural wonders. In the 1930�s, the Civilian Conservation Corps planted hundreds of juniper trees in the Central Garden to control erosion. In the early 1990�s, members of the general public, including hikers, bikers, climbers, equestrians, scientists, Native Americans, and historians, worked together to develop a new master plan for the Park to insure its preservation. Commercial structures, such as the Chuckwagon Pavilion and the Hidden Inn were removed. The road through Gateway Rocks was replaced by a sidewalk, the paths in the Central Garden were paved, and a new Visitors Center opened on private land east of the Park.
Today, we continue to wonder at the natural beauty of the Garden of the Gods as we share this National Natural Landmark with millions of visitors from around the world.
thanks for your comments and faves on my last..
Comments (82)
odile
Thank you for the narrative, Steve! This is very interesting. what a nice shot you used for the background. Those mountains are very impressive.Isn't the little lady going to catch a cold ? :o)) Cheers Odile
bazza
Fabulous looking image Steve and love the BG very nice indeed.. Fantastic work on this my friend!!
MsCrYpT
Fantastic image and background :)
felinx
Superb work
RodolfoCiminelli
A excellent and very beautiful work....!!!
boobunny
Nice image, love those mountains in the back, so beautiful
ptwarren
Love your work. I've been here in Colorado Springs for about 17 years after the military. And boy, do I love it here. Keep up the good work.
barryjeffer
Very cool render steve.. Nice work my friend.
bobrgallegos
Thank You Steve for this beautiful Dedication!!! This image has two beauties, The sexy character and the beautiful backround!! I have been away from My computer for a couple of days and was pleasantly suprised by Your awesome dedication. Again thank You Steve Bob G.
doarte
Wonderful Image Steve, I love the Garden of the Gods! A very special place!
pixeluna
Fantastic work, Steve, she looks hot wearing the red dress and black boots, a great contrast to the background.
Mara105
Outstanding Work and Words ^^
nikkis
excellent image Steve, great history lesson too, very beautiful!
ontar1
Awesome, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
drifterlee
Beautiful dedication, Steve!
Flint_Hawk
Very interesting information! Excellent photo & great presentation! :-)
missblue
Fantastic work !
kbrog
Fantastic work and info on this wonderful dedi! :)
vyktohria
Absolutely AMAZING! And I LOVE the mixed media incorporation here...(and ya gotta love John Denver too!) WONDERFUL work, Sweetie!!
farmerC
Splendid creation.
willpee
The shot makes a great background !! Thanks for the history lesson !!
Richardphotos
I missed seeing this place on my way to Pikes Peak.she fits well into the picture and superb dedi
MarciaGomes
BELA CRIATIVIDADE MEU AMIGO,MARAVILHOSA OBRA MAGNÍFICA LADY A POSE É EXCELENTE, IMPRESSIONANTE BACKGROUND.+++++++++++5 OBRIGADO PELA NARRAÇÃO,FANTÁSTICA HISTÓRIA
flavia49
fantastic creation and story
Blush
Great render lil brother Loved the info as well I had no idea......... Dr for me Monday got lots to discuss......been having super panic attacks lately I feel like I am going to have a heart attact........Did this the past 3 nights...I hope he ups my Xanax..........scares me witless...I almost called 911 other night it was so bad and then felt like I was being a fool but sure no fun and now 2 times in the past 2 wks my back has literally locked up on me.....cant straighten up...........finally went to ER in tears and they gave me 100mg of Demerol but did an EKG for which I was glad with the panic attacks....I couldnt lay down on the stretcher.........had to sit up........finally kicked in and not done it since............and to talk about my ass of a Oncologist.......I despise the man.......I dont hate anyone but I have deep angry feelings for him and that is not me..........he is very rude and hateful to me.......also told me i was a difficult patient.........like is he is Mr.Perfection himself.........Oh well enough of my bitching...Hubby got a job finally Yeah..........3-11 so peaceful LOL and love the render and dedi Hugs to you too Let me know if you read this I saw where you haven't heard from me.... Hugs Your lil sis Susan
adrie
Beautiful image Steve, great job on blending your beautiful character in to your wonderful picture....excellent done.
sandra46
MARVELOUS, FASCINATING IMAGE!
lunchlady
Very cool Steve!!
Minda
love the outfit,and excellent background steve..
danapommet
Super image Steve and I have to say that she was not there when I visited there. I like your new avatar!