Origionally it was called the Red Rock Corral by European settlers. "Then, in August 1859, two surveyors who helped to set up Colorado City explored the site. One of the surveyors, M. S. Beach, suggested that it would be a "capital place for a beer garden". His companion, the young Rufus Cable, awestruck by the impressive rock formations, exclaimed, "Beer Garden! Why it is a fit place for the gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods." Thanks Wikipedia for that description!
This geological creation started millions of years ago. There is Archaeological proof that prehistoric people visited the park in 1330 BC. Somewhere around 250 BC Native American people camped there. Its said that there is a strong spiritual connection. Both Jason and I felt that spiritual full while we visited the park as well. The beautiful red rocks feel like sleeping giants who have been preserved over time. 
Garden of the Gods RV park was happy to be our first camp around to host the bus! They were extremely welcoming and even gave us a spot near another Tiny House. (Though no one was home when i went over) Its funny seeing that shorty little bus between such large Camping rigs! We were extremely happy without stay at the park and would park again if we are in this part of the country again.
