This book contains Garden of the Gods' history, archaeology, geology, and Ute lore. Since the Garden of the Gods became a city park in 1909, millions of people from all over the world have come to gaze at the beautiful and unusual rock formations.

Retired Police Investigator Dwight Haverkorn uncovers the history of law enforcement in early Colorado Springs. Dwight explores Wild West serial killers, turn-of-the-century gangs, Roaring 20s robbers, and depression-era desperadoes.

This book begins in 1888, with the first efforts to get wheeled vehicles and their passengers to the summit of Pikes Peak. Includes 13 maps and is illustrated with 123 images, most of them vintage photographs, many that have never been published before.