Tag: pikes peak
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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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Trails, tracks and a special treat: Here is a checklist of things to do on Pikes Peak
America’s Mountain is one of America’s most commercialized mountains and one of the most storied that calls to travelers near and far ー for attractions both rugged and sleek. All converge at the sleekest attraction: the state-of-the-art, 5-year-old Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center at the 14,115-foot mountaintop that inspired “America the Beautiful.” But how to…
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Winter in May? It might look like it around Colorado Springs
Get ready for a springtime taste of winter in the Pikes Peak region and other areas of southern Colorado in the next few days. A winter storm warning is in effect for Teller County from 6 a.m. Thursday to noon Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The warning area includes the far…
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Colorado Springs counts down to state’s 150th anniversary
Colorado Springs is gearing up for a series of summer events to mark the dual anniversaries of the state and the United States. Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, former Mayor John Suthers and a handful of other officials launched the countdown on the shore of North Catamount Reservoir on Thursday morning. Mobolade said he hosted…
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Recreational shooting restrictions in effect due to rising fire danger
Officials are restricting recreational target shooting in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests and the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands because of dry fuel conditions and persistent fire weather patterns. The order went into in effect Wednesday and runs through 11:59 a.m. Aug. 1, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The National…
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Timed-entry permits and shuttle tickets for Pikes Peak available
Visitors planning a trip up Pikes Peak can purchase timed-entry permits and shuttle tickets Wednesday to secure their spots on America’s Mountain for the 2026 season. Launching in 2022, the timed-entry system was created to help manage traffic and parking on the summit. “The timed-entry system and shuttle service help ensure visitors have a smoother,…
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Draft plan reimagines recreation around popular Pikes Peak reservoirs
Colorado Springs Utilities has published a draft plan reimagining recreation around scenic reservoirs on Pikes Peak ー what some see as setting the stage for a greater destination, while others worry about losing beloved trail connections. David Deitemeyer, the city’s Trails, Open Space and Parks senior administrator, is among locals who have long seen North…
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Draft plan reimagines recreation around popular Pikes Peak reservoirs
Colorado Springs Utilities has published a draft plan reimagining recreation around scenic reservoirs on Pikes Peak ー what some see as setting the stage for a greater destination, while others worry about losing beloved trail connections. David Deitemeyer, the city’s Trails, Open Space and Parks senior administrator, is among locals who have long seen North…
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Draft plan reimagines recreation around popular Pikes Peak reservoirs
Colorado Springs Utilities has published a draft plan reimagining recreation around scenic reservoirs on Pikes Peak ー what some see as setting the stage for a greater destination, while others worry about losing beloved trail connections. David Deitemeyer, the city’s Trails, Open Space and Parks senior administrator, is among locals who have long seen North…