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Palmer Park is a regional park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located at 3650 Maizeland Road, the park is several miles northeast of the downtown area. One of Best of the Springs Expert Picks - Sports & Recreation by The Gazette, Seth Boster states that it may have the city's best views of Pikes Peak and a place "where an escape into deep nature is easy. It is strange and marvelous to look out at urban sprawl while perched on some high rock ledge, surrounded by rugged wilderness.Address : 3344-3376 Paseo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
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Austin Bluffs Open SpaceThis 500-acre park includes land from the University Park Open Space, Pulpit Rock Park and Austin Bluffs Park. The Open Space includes paved and gravel trails with great views of the mountains and the city. This was one of the earliest open spaces preserved through the City’s TOPS Program.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training CenterThe United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Centers are two campuses created by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as training facilities for its Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Some athletes preparing for the Olympics, Paralympics, and Pan American Games live at one of the OPTCs for a period of months or years, while others visit periodically with their respective national teams for training camps, coaching, or physical testing.
Pulpit Rock ParkPulpit Rock Park is one of the highest altitude destinations to hike in Colorado Springs. There are so many rock formations to see and also there are so many things to see and study around.
Ring the Peak TrailRing the Peak Trail is a collection of trails, four wheel drive roads, and a few paved roads that circumnavigates the 14,115 foot Pikes Peak. The multitude of trails that comprise the Ring the Peak Trail system, are located on a variety of federal, state, county, and city lands. The total length of the Ring the Peak trail system is approximately 63 miles.
Pikes Peak Greenway TrailThis is a popular multi-use trail that runs north to south across the whole city of Colorado Springs. It connects to a number of other trails and with multiple trailheads it is easily accessible from many parts of the city. It is classified as an easy trail that parallels Monument Creek, Fountain Creek and I-25. The estimated cycling time is 1.25 hours, without stops. Criterium Bike shop is located along the trail at 6150 Corporate Drive for any needed bike repairs.
American Numismatic AssociationThe American Numismatic Association is an organization founded in 1891 by George Francis Heath. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, it was formed to advance the knowledge of numismatics along educational, historical, and scientific lines, as well as to enhance interest in the hobby.The ANA's Colorado Springs headquarters houses its administrative offices, library, and money museum
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El Paso CountyEl Paso County is one of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. The county seat is Colorado Springs, the second-most populous city in Colorado. It is one of the iconic location in COlorado that is famous for its natural beauty and also for its architectural beauty.
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