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Did you know that Colorado Springs is almost a desert? Deserts receive less than ten inches of rain per year. The average precipitation in Colorado Springs is only about 15 inches per year. That's pretty dry compared to Boston's annual 44 inches!W…
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the inspiration of "America the Beautiful" by Katharine Lee Bates, 1859-1929. Following her visit to this Summit on July 22, 1893. Dedicated July 4, 1993 by Hank Brown, United States Senator. Lon Young, Color…
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Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. US Department o…
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Pikes PeakYou are at 13,380 feet, 4,078 metersFeeling Spacey? In the United States you can not get much closer to outer space than this! Are you dizzy and short of breath? No wonder, you are 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) above sea level! There is 40% l…
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Passage from prairie to high plainsIf you had been standing on this spot for the last 10,000 years, you would have seen the history of Colorado progress below you. This ancient route through the Rocky Mountains is named for Colorado's Ute Indians …
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This memorial is the Property of the State of ColoradoUte PassNamed from the old Ute Trailwhich led from South Parkthrough Manitou to the Plains.Traversed by the Utes onhunting and war expeditions.Improved highway built1916-28. Erected byThe State…
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In recognition of the notable career ofZebulon Montgomery Pike,? Soldier — Explorer ?The people of Colorado have placed this tablet on the summit of the great mountain first seen by Pike, November 15, 1806.General Pike was born at Lamberton,…
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The Rocky Mountains are the longest chain of mountains in the world. They divide the United States watershed between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Colorado has 53 peaks over 14,000 feet. One inch on the Horizon equals about 38 miles.