Rorabaugh said Katharine Lee Bates’ 1893 song and poem “America the Beautiful” shows the patriotism felt from the summit of Pikes Peak. “It’s one of the most patriotic songs ever written ...

Narrator: You're looking at the most dangerous racetrack in America. Over 12 miles long, this course climbs through the Rocky Mountains up to the summit of Colorado's legendary Pikes Peak ...

"Pikes Peak or Bust!" Later, the majestic vistas atop this pink granite peak led Katharine Lee Bates to pen the words to the song "America the Beautiful." Today, thousands of hikers tackle the ...

If you ever looked at the fresh snow on Pikes Peak and wanted to ski down its slopes, you're not alone. While in the past ...

Pikes Peak’s “purple mountain majesties” may have inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write her poem “America the Beautiful” in 1893. But it’s another set of colors that inspired the ...

Unlike regular trains, a cog railway uses a special gear system to climb steep slopes, making it possible to reach the summit ...

Leaving from a station in Manitou Springs, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway was the publication’s pick for best ‘winter train’ in America. The selection was made after considering numerous factors ...

Pikes Peak is gearing up for the busy season ahead and announcing new rates before tickets go on sale in April. Starting ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Pikes Peak, one of Colorado’s most iconic outdoor destinations, is set to undergo significant improvements. Federal, state, and local agencies are working together on ...

Registration has opened for the 70th Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent. The race itself will be on September 21, 2025.