Colorado Springs is a second largest city in the state of Colorado and is the county seat of El Paso County. Located in the center of the state along the front range of the Rocky Mountains (about 60 miles south of the capitol Denver), Colorado Springs boasts a population of over 300 thousand residents - making it the 48th most populous state in the United States.

Colorado Springs is in close proximity to one of North America's largest and most visited mountains. Pikes Peak stands over 14 thousand feet tall and can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. Named for Zebulon Pike, the mountain is one of the premiere tourist destinations of the Eastern Colorado region and gets thousands of visitors each year.

Colorado Springs is also home to the United States Air Force Academy. The four year institution is part of the training for officers in the United States Air Force and offers a Bachelors of Science degree to graduates.