El Paso County lies in east central Colorado and encompasses more than 2,158 square miles. While the western portion of El Paso County is extremely mountainous, the eastern part is prairie land where dairy cows and beef cattle are the main source of ranchers' income. The altitude ranges from about 5,095 feet on the southern border at Black Squirrel Creek to 14,110 feet on the summit of Pikes Peak, near the western boundary. The county seat is located in Colorado Springs. El Paso County offers a variety of outdoor recreation choices, including, Garden of the Gods, Pike National Forest, Pikes Peak, and Seven Falls.

Here you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the area, situated at the base of Pikes Peak with an uninterrupted view of the Front Range.  The mild climate, on average, supplies 285 days of sunshine, approximately 15 inches of rain, 35 inches of snow, and very low levels of humidity.

There is plenty to do here in El Paso County with the various outdoor activities as well as shopping in Colorado Springs.  Activities like hiking, fishing, camping, white water rafting, water skiing, snow skiing, and bike trails can be enjoyed throughout the year by neighboring El Paso communities!

You can visit Manitou and Pikes Peak.  You can also visit The Garden of the Gods and Helen Hunt Falls which will lift your spirit.  The North Pole & Santa's Workshop, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the Air Force Academy, are all within the region.