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Woodmoor, Colorado
Population: 4,246
Located in El Paso County
Part of the greater East Colorado Springs area, Woodmoor is found to the north along with Monument, and Black Forest. This is an area of Colorado Springs that has experienced great growth, especially in the last two decades as people are looking for a quieter more relaxed pace of life, and as they want to experience life at a higher elevation. Most of the towns here are 6,000 feet above sea level.
Four seasons greet the residents, with plenty of the white stuff come winter, and skiing is definitely a passion of most residents, and if not skiing, then ice-skating. About 130 miles away are seven major ski areas including Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain and Keystone. The Front Range of the Colorado Rockies frames the city's western side, providing unlimited hiking and biking opportunities.
Woodmoor schools, and indeed all of Colorado's schools are renowned throughout the country for being the best. Schools are extremely safe and secure in this region. Teachers love to move to this area because of the great benefits and the ideal teaching conditions.
There are many choices when it comes to education as well. Not only public, but private and parochial schools too. Once students finish high school there are several options for tertiary education, including several well-known universities in the state, from Denver to more local colleges in Colorado Springs.
Peterson Air Force Base, Fort Carson, Schriever Air Force Base, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the Air Force Academy are all located in the region, and they bring in the majority of the financial growth and stability for the area, as well as providing the majority of employment for the region. Denver is not far though, and a commute to the city is not out of the question.
Looking for a home in Woodmoor? You'll find what you're looking for and at a price that is affordable for the area. With single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses all available, there are many options in owning or even renting a home. Many homes are situated on large lots and offer scenic views of the majestic Rocky Mountains. A typical home in this region sells for around $185,000. This will buy a 1,200-1,500 square foot home with three bedrooms. Land is still available, so if buying land and building a home is your desire, you can accomplish it here. Lots sell for about $13,000, although some sell for more and others for less. There are farms in the surrounding area too; these come with a lot of land, stalls and spectacular views!
The area's rich and colorful mining history can be explored at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. The museum features a research library, mining artifacts, historic machinery, a museum store and free guided tours.
Annual events are hosted by the Air Force Academy events, including athletic games such as football and hockey, musicals and concerts at Arnold Hall, planetarium programs and religious services at the Cadet Chapel.
Want to look a little further afield? Then check out the Fox Run and Black Forest regional parks, which provide plenty of outdoor recreation. These two parks, situated in ponderosa pine forests, are wildlife havens. Here you can view black squirrels, porcupines, red foxes and mule deer at the parks while hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Palmer Park is another favorite destination, particularly for mountain bikers and hikers.
Woodmoor is ideally located, near Denver, part of the greater Colorado Springs area, near the mountains, the lakes and rivers and all the activities that four seasons offers. If Colorado is in your future, why not check out Woodmoor - you'll fall in love.
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