Tag: pikes peak
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Temps approach record highs in Colorado Springs, as region tilts along drought status
The Pikes Peak region will feel above average heat this weekend as temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s by Sunday, amid dry and moderate drought conditions. Around 54% of El Paso County was within a drought classification as of Tuesday, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s an improvement from early May, when all…
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Dig into fossils, crystals and jewelry at the 62nd Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
From glittering gemstones to dinosaur-era fossils, the 62nd Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is ready to rock Colorado Springs once again. This weekend, the Norris Penrose Event Center is about to get a little more sparkly, with dozens of vendors and hands-on activities under one roof at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road. Sponsored…
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“Beautiful but you might wet yourself”: Reviews left by tourists surprised by their visit to ‘America’s Mountain’
While many of Colorado’s mountains are accessible via well-maintained trails, no mountain is more accessible than Pikes Peak – its 14,115-foot summit is reachable via road, train, or two trails. Given how accessible the peak is, it’s often the highest summit many people will ever reach – and the experience of reaching the top can…
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“Beautiful but you might wet yourself”: Reviews left by tourists surprised by their visit to ‘America’s Mountain’
While many of Colorado’s mountains are accessible via well-maintained trails, no mountain is more accessible than Pikes Peak – its 14,115-foot summit is reachable via road, train, or two trails. Given how accessible the peak is, it’s often the highest summit many people will ever reach – and the experience of reaching the top can…
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A lesser-known side of Pikes Peak is about to open for recreation
A scenic, remote swath of Pikes Peak is about to open for the season. Starting this weekend, permit holders can pass through the gate of South Slope Recreation Area ー the highly protected, high-altitude chain of reservoirs reached off rugged roads from Teller County. Those permits can be booked for $15 per vehicle at coloradosprings.gov/southslope,…
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Gold Camp seniors run out of pitchers, win 64th annual All-Star Game
Regardless of the finish at Mountain Lion Park, Karter Vega-Hernandez would leave a winner. That’s because Vega-Hernandez competed for both teams. During Monday’s 64th annual Colorado Springs Senior All-Star Game, Vega-Hernandez spent eight innings playing for Pikes Peak’s all-star team. In the bottom of the ninth, though, the Fountain-Fort Carson senior switched sides to pitch…
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Pikes Peak Region Attractions makes it big on YouTube
Some of the biggest tourist attractions around Colorado Springs are social media famous — and not as just stars of one-time viral videos. They live at the top of YouTube’s charts. Alongside individual influencers and quirky channels such as the Best Ever Food Review Show and Strictly Dumpling, the rather straight-laced sounding Pikes Peak Region…
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Amid tough time for tourism, Colorado Springs looks to attract visitors staying close to home
High fuel prices and inflation are expected to dampen the summer tourism season across the country, but the Pikes Peak region could be at least partially insulated as a road-trip destination. As travelers look to cut their travel costs and cancel overseas visits, Colorado Springs could be a strong contender in revised plans, said Doug…
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Pikes Peak to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday with doughnut dunking record attempt, sunset views
While cakes are perhaps more traditional, visitors celebrating Colorado’s 150th birthday on Pikes Peak this summer will mark the milestone with doughnuts instead — perhaps a record-breaking number of doughnuts dunked in coffee simultaneously. “We are going to attempt a Guinness World Record on Aug. 1,” said Sarah Braun, the city of Colorado Springs’ interim…
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Pikes Peak to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday with doughnut dunking record attempt, sunset views
While cakes are perhaps more traditional, visitors celebrating Colorado’s 150th birthday on Pikes Peak this summer will mark the milestone with doughnuts instead — perhaps a record-breaking number of doughnuts dunked in coffee simultaneously. “We are going to attempt a Guinness World Record on Aug. 1,” said Sarah Braun, the city of Colorado Springs’ interim…