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 ...

Ford’s Lightning SuperTruck will compete at this year’s Pikes Peak race driven by Romain Dumas. It’s clear now that this pickup has some wild-looking aero on it from stem to stern.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Don't miss the high-altitude, secret recipe doughnuts at the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center. An automated machine churns out thousands of the sweet treats daily.