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Colorado Springs, CO
Successful Reunion Ends With Smiles
August 1 - 4, 2008 |
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| Colorado Springs
is one of the "highest" cities in the United States -
perched at an altitude of 6,035 above sea level -755
feet above Colorado's "Mile High" city of Denver (5,280
feet). Population is 380,073 / Metro Area:
554,585. The average yearly precipitation is 17.4
inches (“Alpine Desert”). The average yearly
Humidity is 63% morning; 40% afternoon. The
average yearly days of sunshine is nearly 300. The
average yearly Snowfall is 37 inches. The
Airport-104 flights daily: Allegiant Air, American,
Continental, Delta, Northwest, United, US
Airways/America West. Major Highways: Interstate
25, U.S. 85/87 & 24, Colorado 83, 94, 115 & 122.
Hospitals: 5 (with approximately 1,040 beds). Golf
Courses: 7 18-hole & 5 9-hole (public); 2 private; 3
military. Parks: 157 City, County & State Parks
(13,700 acres). Major Area Attractions: Over 50,
Major Newspapers: The Gazette & The Independent.
Universities / Colleges / Graduate Schools: 12/8/4.
Founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer,
Colorado Springs is Colorado’s second-largest city &
voted #1 Large City by Money Magazine. |
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