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About Cheyenne Mountain

Cheyenne Mountain is a triple-peaked mountain in El Paso County, Colorado, southwest of downtown Colorado Springs. The mountain serves as a host for military, communications, recreational, and residential functions. The two parks on and at the base of this Mountain are Cheyenne Mountain State Park and North Cheyenne Cañon Park. A noticeable feature on the top of one of this Mountain's peaks is an antenna farm with transmitters for cellular phone, radio, television, and law enforcement purposes.
Address : Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado 80926, USA

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Will Rogers Shrine of the SunThis is a commemorative tower and chapel on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. It is also a tomb for the remains of Spencer Penrose – who built many of the city's prominent properties, including the neighboring Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and The Broadmoor resort – and his wife Julie Penrose. The sections of the monument are a one-story building with the chapel, the five-story tower, and a staircase connecting the two.
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Cheyenne Mountain State ParkThis is a beautiful park that offers 28 miles of groomed trails on 2701 acres. It is also has day-use picnic sites and a visitor center where educational displays and interpretive programs are available for visitors. Evening programs and nature hikes are available during the spring and summer months and periodically during the fall and winter months.
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Cheyenne Mountain ZooA majestic zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. It houses more than 750 animals, representing nearly 150 different species, with more than 30 endangered species. The zoo breeds endangered animals such as black-footed ferrets, Wyoming toads, mountain tapirs and Mexican gray wolves. The zoo participates in over 30 Species Survival Plan programs. The zoo was ranked the #4 best zoo in North America in 2018 by USA Today.
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May Natural History MuseumThe May Natural History Museum is located on the Golden Eagle Ranch. The museum exhibits one of the world's largest private displays of giant tropical insects including thousands of beautiful butterflies and moths, bizarre beetles, giant spiders and deadly scorpions. The May Museum consists of unique 7,000 specimens of insects and spiders housed in custom-made cases with handwritten labels. The collection includes a wide variety of insects including beetles, butterflies and so more.
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Helen Hunt FallsHelen Hunt Falls is a waterfall located on Cheyenne Creek in the North Cheyenne Cañon Park of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a gorgeous place for a hike or picnic. The Columbine Trail, which starts at the entrance of the Park by the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, terminates at Helen Hunt Falls. Visitors can hike a short distance of about 2/3 of a mile up a moderately steep trail above Helen Hunt Falls to reach Silver Cascade Falls.
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Mount RosaMount Rosar is a mountain which has an elevation of 12,941 feet and is the ninth highest peak in the state of Colorado. Mount Rosar is part of the Mosquito Range and is located within Pike National Forest. The mountain was named after John C. Frémont's guide, Kit Carson. Mount Rosar is a popular destination for hikers and climbers. The most popular route to the summit is via the north slope. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, including Pikes Peak and the Collegiate Peaks.

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El Paso County
El 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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