The Mirror11d
'I scaled 4,300m up world's second most visited mountain on a beautiful train'
We were travelling right up to the top of it on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway on a beautifully warm, sunny day. I had envisaged a rickety old railway, but a picture-perfect station greeted us and ...
Daily Express9d
I went to lesser-visited US city with 300 days of sunshine
The group Stuart was travelling in were going right up to the top of it on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. He said: ”I had envisaged a rickety old railway, but a picture-perfect station greeted us ...
The Gazette5d
5 last-minute date ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs offers plenty of outdoor adventures for couples. For about $70 a ticket, you can ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the summit of America's Mountain, and at the top, enjoy fresh ...
Popular Mechanics8d
The Science Behind EVs Conquering Pikes Peak
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the most demanding (and dangerous) hill climb races on the planet. The race against the clock pits drivers against a 12.42-mile stretch of road ...
FOX31 Denver7d
Officials hope for more recreation on Pikes Peak
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — Pikes Peak is known as America’s Mountain, and on a clear day, you can see it from over 100 miles away. Key stakeholders are considering expanding and ...
The Gazette26d
Pikes Peak regional economy remained robust in 2024, despite indicators of slow down
Despite signs of an economic slowdown in 2024, the Pikes Peak region's economy remained robust — though more work is ahead for business and civic officials to lower the cost of living for ...
koaa28d
Appointments open for Pikes Peak United Way's free tax assistance program
COLORADO SPRINGS — Starting Tuesday, Pikes Peak United Way is offering appointments for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, which gives free help to file income taxes.
The Caledonian Record2d
Thoughts On The Out-Of-Doors: Ride The Cog This Winter For A Unique Experience
Since 1869 the Mount Washington Cog Railway has carried thousands of people to the summit of the highest peak in the ...
Hoodline8d
Colorado Eyes Collaborative Future for Pikes Peak: Governor Polis and Partners Plan Enhanced Outdoor Recreation
An ambitious outline by Governor Polis includes enhancing camping, fishing, hiking, and other recreational activities on Pikes Peak over a multi-year timeline. CPW Director Jeff Davis shared his ...
Concord Monitor22d
Granite Geek: Electrifying the Cog Railway is straightforward but not easy
In their 156 years of climbing to the summit of Mount Washington, the Cog Railway locomotives have gone from burning wood to burning coal to burning oil to burning diesel to burning biodiesel.
FOX21 News8d
WATCH: Gov. Polis to announce new partnership for Pikes Peak
Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced a new partnership with local and federal agencies to better manage Pikes Peak. The partnership is meant to explore the management of ...