The quaint and charming historic Town of Monument, situated at the base of the Rampart Range in El Paso County, Colorado, offers boutique shops and artisan restaurants.  Monument is 16 minutes from Colorado Springs and 54 minutes from Denver.

Experience the charm of the historic Town of Monument, CO

Castle Rock, Colorado defines “old town charm” and features the Outlets at Castle Rock Shopping Mall, and miles of open space trails.

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a military academy for officer cadets of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.

Denver Technological Center, better known as The Denver Tech Center or DTC, is a business and economic trading center located in the southeastern portion of the Denver Metropolitan Area, within portions of the cities of Denver and Greenwood Village and short commute.

Colorado Springs offers incredible outdoor adventures, Garden of the Gods Park, Pikes Peak, arts & culture, museums, shopping, spas & wellness, history & heritage, trains, casinos, breweries, golf,  indoor rock climbing, and more!

Colorado Springs, at an elevation of 6,035 ft., lies near glacier-carved Pikes Peak, a landmark in Pike National Forest with hiking trails and a cog railway leading to its 14,114-ft. summit. The city’s Garden of the Gods park features iconic red-sandstone formations and mountain views.

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Colorado Springs has the honored distinction of being home to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Headquarters, 20+ National Olympic Governing Bodies, more than 50 National Sport Organizations and the future U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum.  Athletes and coaches have long recognized Colorado Springs as the epicenter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movements.  The region boasts incredible natural training grounds, inspirational views and vistas and a commitment to excellence that transcends sports and infuses itself in our educational,  medical, technological and cultural assets.

The 60,000-square foot Museum is dedicated to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their compelling stories, with the artifacts, media and technology behind the athletes who make the United States proud.

Enjoy the absolutely breathtaking views and outdoor activities in this magnificent park just minutes from your front door! Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, rock climbing, or guided nature walks, make sure to check into the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center to get started on your next adventure!

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Denver city center is less than an hour away.  Denver offers sports, fine arts, shopping, business opportunities as well as an international airport, and so much more!

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, located at 101 Pro Rodeo Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, features exhibits on rodeo history and star cowboys.  The museum was created to preserve the legacy of the cowboy contests, the heritage and culture of those original competitions, and the rodeo champions of the past, present and future.

2 minutes from the South entrance of Willow Springs Ranch.

New Santa Fe Regional Trail is a 16.9 mile trail that runs between Palmer Lake to the north and Colorado Springs to the south.  The trail offers a number of activity options for all skill levels.

Trail heads are located at Baptist Road, Palmer Lake, and Third Street in the town of Monument. Other trail access points are located at Highway 105 in Monument, Northgate Road, and Ice Lake at the Air Force Academy.

Just steps from your front door will be a world of opportunities for fitness in the great outdoors.  Willow Springs Ranch will feature connected trails with outdoor fitness stations and trails mile markers for training and walks.

Fishing is permitted with a valid Colorado fishing license. This roughly 30-acre lake boasts rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, cutbow trout, catfish, perch, blue gill, pike and small mouth bass, and sometimes large-mouth bass.

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Trails Galore:

• New Santa Fe Regional Trail
• Monument Rock
• Monument Creek Trail 175
• Monument Trail
• Mount Herman Trail
• Raspberry Mountain Loop
• Whilte Ghost Trail
• Red Rocks Road Trail head
• Trail 715 Forest Service Memorial
• Ice Cave Creek Trail
• Palmer Lake Reservoir
• Winding Stairs Trail
• Le Deux Reservoirs Trail

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Fishing is permitted with a valid Colorado fishing license.  Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and horseback riding under the beautiful blue Colorado sky. It is a 36-acre regional recreation site nestled at the foot of picturesque Ben Lomand Mountain.

Access the New Santa Fe Regional Trail at the trail head at Palmer Lake: This 15-mile trail is one of the longest continuous trails in El Paso County where you can enjoy biking, hiking and horseback riding year-round. In winter, cross-country skiers and snowshoers enjoy the pathway on this Palmer Lake trail.