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| − | '''Colorado Springs''' is a beautiful city in Southern [[Colorado]], at an elevation of 6,035 feet, with a population of approximately 320,000. In the winter visitors can see the snow covered mountains and the most prominent is [[Pikes Peak]]. The sun shines frequently in the winter so the snow melts quickly off the roads, however it can be seen in the hills and wooded areas. | + | '''Colorado Springs''' is a beautiful city in central [[Colorado]], at an elevation of 6,035 feet, with a population of approximately 320,000. In the winter visitors can see the snow-covered mountains and the most prominent is [[Pikes Peak]]. The sun shines frequently in the winter so the snow melts quickly off the roads, however it can be seen in the hills and wooded areas. |
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| − | Colorado Springs is a major [[Tourism|tourist]] attraction, as well as a host to several [[military]] bases. | + | Colorado Springs is a major [[Tourism|tourist]] attraction, as well as a host to several [[military]] bases as well as the [[United States Air Force Academy]]. |
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| − | [[James Dobson]] broadcasts his [[Christian]] radio show, heard by millions daily, from Colorado Springs. | + | It is the home of the [[United States Olympic Committee]] and the Olympic Training Center as well as over 50 affiliated groups representing individual Olympic sports. |
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| | + | At one time over 80 Evangelical organizations were headquartered in Colorado Springs, earning it the nicknames "The Evangelical Vatican" and "The Christian Mecca". |
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| | [[Category:Colorado Cities and Towns]] | | [[Category:Colorado Cities and Towns]] |
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| | [[Category:Most Conservative American Cities]] | | [[Category:Most Conservative American Cities]] |