June 17-21, 2009
Reunion 2009
114th Aviation Company Reunion in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contact: Joe Stogner
109
Avocet Loop
Colorado Springs Colorado 80921
719-487-0230
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!
We are very excited to host this reunion in Colorado Springs, Colorado! There is so much to see and do.
The Academy Hotel is centrally located and provides a number of amenities to make your stay a pleasant one. We are including a list from the hotel itself that will explain what is available. The price is $89 per room. Single is 1 king bed and double is 2 queen beds. This pricing is good June 15 thru June 24th. For room reservations, call
1-800-766-8524 and mention you are with the 114th Aviation Company Association or go online at
www.theacademyhotel.com
There is an airport shuttle service to and from the COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT(COS) for a nominal $5.00 fee each way. If you fly into the DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DIA), you can also get a shuttle service for $45 for 1 person; $88 for 2 people $134 for 3 people and $168 for 4 people. These prices are military discount prices. Their e-mail address is:
Reservations@coloradoshuttle.com
DIA is an easy one hour drive from Colorado Springs. Sometimes the airfare is less expensive into Denver.
We need updated address and e-mail information for all of you. Please take a minute to send current information to
JoeStogner@MSN.com
Itinerary Information:
Wednesday June 17th: To be determined
Thursday June 18th: Pikes Peak Cog Railway www.cograilway.com
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Friday June 19th: Garden of the Gods and the Air Force Academy (4 hour tour)
Flying W Ranch supper and western stage show
Saturday June 20th: General Meeting 9:30 AM
Banquet at 6pm
Sunday June 21st: Sunday Morning Memorial Service (Final Activity)
There is a couple of websites for you to visit that may help you decide on additional activities. www.colorado.com, www.ExperienceColoradoSprings.com, www.pikes-peak.com. and
www.pikespeak.travel
Some of the things that we have enjoyed doing in and around Colorado are:
NEAR COLORADO SPRINGS
Manitou Springs - Tourist Shops, mineral springs, Manitou Cliff Dwellings,
Santa's workshop, hiking trails. www.manitousprings.org
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Awesome small zoo on the side of a mountain
www.cmzoo.org
Focus on the Family - Bookstore and 2 fun play areas for children .
Woodland Park - Dinosaur Resource Center www.rmdrc.com
Many Golf courses including the famous Broadmoor Golf Course
www.broadmoor.com
Cripple Creek - Gambling in an old mining town. Approximately 1 1/2 hours from Colorado Springs
www.visitcripplecreek.com
Victor Colorado - A few minutes from Cripple Creek you can experience a real old mining town that hasn’t changed much.
You can visit the Molly
Kathleen Mine that still runs today.www.victorcolorado.com
Cave of the Winds - Underground cave of crystals and stone columns
www.caveofthewinds.com
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway - Wild west action as you visit a town you have seen on several western movies.
The best part is the train ride to view the Royal Gorge Bride. t is a little open train that takes you on a 30 minute round trip to
view the Royal Gorge Bridge from the side.
You can see the bridge, the canyon and the river from a different angle than you do at the Royal Gorge Bridge.2 hours from Colorado Springs
www.buckskinjoe.com
Royal Gorge - Breathtaking views of the canyon. hours from Colorado Springs
www.royalgorgebridge.com
Glen Eyrie Castle - Tours, Tea and weekday hiking
www.gleneyrie.com
Rock Ledge Ranch - Old Farm with special activities scheduled sometimes
www.rockledgeranch.com
DENVER AREA ATTRACTIONS
Golden - Coors Brewery tour, walk thru downtown Golden which is very small, Hiking nearby.
www.roadsideamerica.com
Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Listen to a concert while enjoying views of red rock formations and views of the city of Denver.
www.redrocksonline.com
Elitches - Six Flags Amusement Park www.elitchgardens.com
Coors Field -Rockies Baseball Games and tours
Water World and Pirates Cove - Enjoy wave pools, slides, and a cute area for little ones.
www.waterworldcolorado.com
Blackhawk - Old town turned into gambling town. Several hotel casinos with restaurants and many small casinos. A few hour
trip by car (2 hour drive from Colorado Springs) 1hour from Denver, or spend the night.
www.blackhawkcolorado.com
Central City - Another small town 2 minutes from Blackhawk that has gambling.
www.centralcitycolorado.com
Many more golf courses
www.thegolfcourses.net
NOT SO CLOSE TO COLORADO SPRINGS
Glenwood Springs - Hot springs pool and a fabulous hike up to Hanging Lake make this one of my favorite things to do. Approx 5 hour drive.
www.hotspringpool.com
Vail Mountain Ski Resort - Rent a bike and ride down Vail mountain for fabulous views. Bicycles available at the resort and you ride the gondola up to the top.
Various trails for beginner to advanced riders. www.vail.snow.com
Just a reminder: We would appreciate it if you take a few minutes right now and confirm your e-mail and mailing address. Please check to see that all of your friends also received this mailing.
See you there.
Joe Stogner