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'''Foothills''' are geographically defined as gradual increases in hilly areas at the base of a [[mountain range]]. They are generally larger than [[hill]]s, but not as tall as nearby [[mountain]]s. Many [[neighborhood|neighborhoods]] and [[community|communities]] found in such a location are termed "the foothills". |
'''Foothills''' are geographically defined as gradual increases in hilly areas at the base of a [[mountain range]]. They are generally larger than [[hill]]s, but not as tall as nearby [[mountain]]s. Many [[neighborhood|neighborhoods]] and [[community|communities]] found in such a location are termed "the foothills". |
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Areas commonly referred to as the foothills include: |
Areas where foothills exist, or areas commonly referred to as the foothills include: |
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*The [[Foothills of California]] in [[San Gabriel Valley]] in [[Los Angeles County]], [[California]] |
*The [[Foothills of California]] in [[San Gabriel Valley]] in [[Los Angeles County]], [[California]] |
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Revision as of 01:15, 9 February 2006
Foothills are geographically defined as gradual increases in hilly areas at the base of a mountain range. They are generally larger than hills, but not as tall as nearby mountains. Many neighborhoods and communities found in such a location are termed "the foothills".
Areas where foothills exist, or areas commonly referred to as the foothills include:
- The Foothills of California in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County, California
- The Colorado Front Range along the Rocky Mountains in Colorado
- The foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada
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Foothills is the name of a rural farming community northeast of Spokane, Washington. Residents' addresses are "Spokane," but the region is in unincorporated Spokane County. The area includes Foothills Community Church, with a congregation of 300-400; a community center operated by Foothills Rural Association, offering several annual events; and a fire station staffed by volunteers. Years ago there also was a school (housed in what is now the community center), a store, and a sawmill. From the church to Spokane Valley the distance is 7 miles and takes only 10 minutes.
Many of the area's roads bear names of the original settlers, many of whom have descendants still living in Foothills. The church newsletter offers monthly profiles of families with ancestral ties to Foothills. Just north of the area is Mt. Spokane, which has a ski area and other recreational opportunities.