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Colorado Paint Mines Formations Metal Print

Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located one mile south of the town of Calhan in northeast El Paso County. It is a unique blending of geological, archaeological, historical and ecological resources. At first we were a little disappointed thinking this would be like Garden of the Gods where you drive around the park. But once […]

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Garden of the Gods

The Garden of the Gods red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that prehistoric people visited Garden of the Gods about 1330 BC. About 250 BC Native American people camped in the park. […]

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