Articles by Brian Erickson

Brian Erickson lives minutes from the Garden of the Gods, and loves spending time hiking and running in the park. He is also the co-founder of King Grizzly, a digital marketing and design agency.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Boasting 61 campsites and numerous trails covering prairie-to-peak ecosystems, Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a must see.

Electric Safari Cheyenne Mountain Zoo — Australian Walkabout

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Electric Safari

Electric Safari is a 20 night Christmas light extravaganza at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, sure to delight children and adults alike with thousands and thousands of lights.

Garden of the Gods Elevation

What is the elevation of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs? How does this compare to Pikes Peak and what is the elevation of different park landmarks?

Balanced Rock Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs

Garden of the Gods Tour: Self-Guided

A self-guided Garden of the Gods tour with all of the essentials. The entire tour can be completed in 4-6 hours and combines the perfect mix of driving, hiking, learning, shopping and eating!

Colorado Springs Hiking Trails

Garden of the Gods only touches upon a fraction of the abundant Colorado Springs hiking trails. The city founders did a fantastic job reserving open spaces, and locals have carved a…

Hungry patrons at Rudys BBQ in Colorado Springs

4 Tasty Colorado Springs BBQ Restaurants Near Garden of the Gods

Exploring Garden of the Gods is a great way to work up an appetite. Besides some of the eating options in the park, there are plenty of delicious Colorado Springs…