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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...