Pikes Peak Country News & Events at Pikes Peak

Spring Blooms With May Specials at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park - 4/30/2008

Contact: Peggy Gair, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park PR Manager, pgair@cpucorp.net, 719-276-8347 Spring Blooms with May Specials at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. Mother’s Day Specials, Fremont County and Military Discounts Available The tourist season jump starts at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., during the month of May as it is Military Appreciation Month with 50 percent off season passports or daily passes for all active and retired military personnel and their immediate...

Pikes Peak Country Attractions 2008 Spring/Summer Ad Campaigns - 4/30/2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Pikes Peak Country Attractions Assoc. Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association Markets To Locals To “Vacation In The Own Backyard” For immediate release Manitou Springs, CO----May 1, 2008 The price of fuel is challenging us all. Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association (PPCAA), an association that represents...

Western Mining Museum Teacher Seminar Offered - 3/12/2008

Mining Museum Teacher Seminar Mining & Minerals: The Foundation of Society (Accredited through the Colorado School of Mines) April 12, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (3/7/08)- Teachers and other interested adults can join the Western Museum of Mining & Industry on April 12, 2008, from 8:30 to 5:30 for a fascinating day exploring Colorado’s mining heritage! Participants will learn about historic mining and milling (including a one of a kind virtual tour of the Ghost Town of...

The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off is Ready! - 1/30/2008

The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off is Ready! For Details, Contact: Floyd, JoAnn or Leslie Phone 685-5089 or 1-800-642-2567 Manitou Springs: This Saturday, February, 2 nd, the Annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off takes place at Soda Springs Park. Both Amateur and Professional Divisions have been full for more than a week, and the contestants are ready to serve up their best recipes! Trophies, plaques and cash prizes will go to the winners in both the Professional and Amateur divisions. Judging...

TWO SISTERS INN OF MANITOU SPRINGS AWARDED HONORABLE MENTION IN BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM NATIONAL PANCAKE CONTEST - 1/30/2008

Sharon Smith and Wendy Goldstein of Two Sisters Inn – a bed and breakfast in Manitou Springs, CO, recently received “Honorable Mention” in BedandBreakfast.com’s Pancakes with Personality® Contest. Over 100 recipes were entered nationally from all different Inns and B&Bs and the Two Sisters Inn’s recipe for Sweet Potato Roestis was chosen among the best twenty pancake recipes in the country by BedandBreakfast.com judges. “So many accomplished innkeeper chefs entered the contest, and our honorable mention...

What's New and Exciting In the Pikes Peak Region For 2008! - 1/29/2008

Manitou Springs, CO – January 15, 2008- If you have visited us before, get ready to be wowed by some new and exciting changes. If this is your first time visiting us, you’ve certainly picked a wonderful year to come visit our city, for we have more now than ever to offer! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Opens Rocky Mountain Wild/Sky Ride As springtime graces the sides of Cheyenne Mountain this year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will open a new state-of-the-art exhibit complex, Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW), to the...

Historic Royal Gorge Route Offering Valentines Special - 1/29/2008

Book Now for our 1/2 price specials in February! In celebration of the train's reopening, Gourmet Lunch and Vista Dome service are 50% off on February 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th. Book Now! For only $35.00, you can experience a delicious 3-course lunch in one of our luxurious dining cars or for $29.00 ride in a glass -topped Vista Dome car and order lunch off our extensive menu. Hurry, as seating is limited. Both classes of service are available on our 12:30 PM departure. Valentine's Dinner...

10 Hour Itineraries in the Pikes Peak Region - 1/29/2008

10-Hour Day Itineraries Planning your visit to Pikes Peak Country is sure to be lots of fun, but with so much to do, how do you choose? The following easy-to-plan itineraries are designed simply as guidelines, keeping in mind how much time to allow for each attraction, the interests, flexibility and desires of groups. Of course, with more than 50 attractions in the region, feel free to mix and match creating your own plans. These are just some ideas to inspire and get you started! These 10-hour days...

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Opens Rocky Mountain Wild - 1/29/2008

As springtime graces the sides of Cheyenne Mountain this year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will open a new state-of-the-art exhibit complex, Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW), to the public. The ambitious 8.2 million dollar endeavor connects Zoo visitors with the wild heritage of Colorado - the Rocky Mountains and its wildlife. With state-of-the-art exhibit space for animals such as moose, mountain lions, North American river otters, lynx, bald eagles and grizzly bears, this signature complex is accessible to all who...

To Request A Press Kit - 12/13/2007

To request a full press kit from Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association, please contact us via e-mail at dianne@pikes-peak.com, or call us toll-free at 1-800-525-2250.

Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association Presents 2007 Tourism Achievement Awards - 12/6/2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Pikes Peak Country Attractions Assoc. or Dianne Perea, Marketing and Communications Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 Internet: www.pikes-peak.com www.pikespeak.travel Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association Presents 2007 Annual Tourism Achievement Awards For Immediate Release Manitou Springs, CO----December 6, 2007-- Pikes Peak Country Attractions (PPCAA) held its annual meeting on December 5,...

Electric Safari Illuminates Winter Nights - 12/6/2007

Electric Safari, a 17-year Pikes Peak region tradition, will light up the Zoo nightly through Jan. 1 (except Christmas Eve), from 5:30 to 9 p.m. (the last admission is at 8 p.m. Electric Safari is the largest holiday light show in the region. Nearly one million sparkling lights illuminate crisp winter nights, including nearly 40 animated light sculptures. Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. And if you...

13th Annual Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs - 12/6/2007

THE 13TH ANNUAL GREAT FRUITCAKE TOSS IN MANITOU SPRINGS DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH 2008 TIME: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM NEW LOCATION: Manitou Springs Memorial Park ENTRY FEE: One canned food item or one non-perishable food item to be donated to the local food bank. WINNERS IN THE LAUNCH, TOSS, HURL AND PNEUMATIC DEVICE WILL RECEIVE TROPHIES SPONSORED BY: THE MANITOU SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE DULCIMER SHOP, PURE QUALITY SOUND PRODUCTIONS RULES: 1. Participants should bring their own...

Family Exploration Day at Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 12/4/2007

Family Exploration Day Simple Machines, Lego Steam Engines & the Industrial Revolution Saturday, January 12, 2008 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Colorado Springs (11/23/07) Motor on down to the Museum to explore the principles of physics like work, friction and inertia through hands-on experiments with levers, axles and wheels. Then see how these simple machines are put to work using working Lego® Models and the giant steam engines of the Industrial Revolution! Allow at least an hour for exploration time and...

Cookie Mining at Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 11/1/2007

For more information contact: Loretta Howden, Marketing Coodinator (719) 488.0880, E-mail: info@wmmi.org For immediate release: 11/1/07 Colorado Springs, CO (10/18/07)-Become part owner of an imaginary mining company! Participants will receive an introduction to the dynamics of team building by making decisions on resource quality, job responsibilities, tool purchases, budgetary expenditures, environmental issues and more. After forming a new company, it’s—Ready, set, go! ...

Pack Your Burro - 11/1/2007

Western Museum of Mining & Industry Press Release Release Date: 11/01/07 For more information contact: Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Phone: (719) 488-0880 E-mail: info@wmmi.org December 21st 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (10/18/07)-Pack your burro (that’s Spanish for donkey) and explore the fascinating history and geography of the Pikes Peak Region. Come participate in a fun, interactive game that allows you to examine photographs, tell stories, illustrate...

Pikes Peak Dot Travel Website Aims To “Make A Connection” - 8/23/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association Michele Carvell, Executive Director Michele@pikes-peak.com or Dianne Perea, Website Coordinator Dianne@Pikes-Peak.com 719.685.5894 www.Pikes-Peak.com www.PikesPeak.travel Pikes Peak Dot Travel Website Aims To “Make A Connection” With Travelers That Is Year-Round and Lasting (Manitou Springs, Colorado) – August 22, 2007—The peak summer travel season may just be coming to an end, but Pikes Peak Country Attractions...

GO FAST Sports Announces the 2007 Royal Gorge GO FAST GAMES! - 8/20/2007

“World’s Most Extreme Event” to Energize the World-Famous Royal Gorge Bridge The Royal Gorge Go Fast! Games returns to Canon City, Colorado – September 14th – 16th. ********************************** Denver, CO (August 20, 2007) – The annual Royal Gorge Go Fast! Games will return to the 1,053-foot-high Royal Gorge Bridge to showcase world-class athletes in B.A.S.E. and bungee jumping (participation is by invite only), and big wall climbing exhibitions. Also, for the first time this year, famed...

Western Museum of Mining and Industry Presents Family Exploration Day - 8/4/2007

For Immediate Release Contact: Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Western Museum of Mining & Industry 719-488-0880 info@wmmi.org Western Museum of Mining & Industry presents Family Exploration Day The Art & Geology of Photography October 13, 2007: Family Exploration Day: The Art & Geology of Photography! 1 p.m. They say: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” That’s because there is so much science behind the art of photography. Venture to the Museum to experience an afternoon filled...

Western Museum of Mining and Industry Presents Changing Mines In America - 8/4/2007

For Immediate Release Contact: Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Western Museum of Mining & Industry 719-488-0880 info@wmmi.org The Western Museum of Mining & Industry presents CHANGING MINES IN AMERICA: A photography exhibit by Peter Goin Exhibit Opening September 13, 2007 5:00-7:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (8/30/07)- Join us for the opening of our new photo exhibit featuring the work of nationally recognized artist Peter Goin. Experience Goin’s visual and cultural legacy of mining...

ACCESS TO FARMERS MARKET – BUFFALO BBQ WILL BE HELPED BY PEOPLE MOVER FOR 4TH OF JULY - 7/2/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2007 For more information contact: Kitty Clemens Economic Development Director 719-685-9741 (cell) 719-321-8561 WHO: MANITOU SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHAT: ACCESS TO FARMERS MARKET – BUFFALO BBQ WILL BE HELPED BY PEOPLE MOVER FOR 4TH OF JULY WHEN: JULY 4TH 10:00 AM TO 8:30 WHERE: SODA SPRINGS PARK, DOWNTOWN MANITOU SPRINGS, CORNER OF PARK AVENUE AND 1000 BLOCK OF MANITOU AVENUE. WHY: A PEOPLE MOVER WILL RUN ON MANITOU AVENUE JULY 4TH FROM...

White Buffalo Calves Born At the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - 7/2/2007

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2007 Contact: Peggy Gair, Public Relations Manager 719-275-8347, pgair@cpucorp.net White Buffalo Calves Born At the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park The Royal White line of buffalo made their first appearance in 2003, at the Western Wapiti Wildlife Park when they purchased a white buffalo bull for all guests to enjoy. The wildlife park shows off animals native to Colorado. The two bull calves are sired by Chief Silver Bullet, a three and half -year old buffalo...

FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW FOR 3RD YEAR WITH NEW VENDORS - 6/6/2007

For More Information Contact: Kitty Clemens Economic Development Director 719-685-9741 CELL (719)-321-8561 kitty@clemens.com For Immediate Release FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW FOR 3RD YEAR WITH NEW VENDORS Manitou Springs, Colorado (June 6, 2007) Manitou Springs is preparing for another exciting year in downtown as the Midweek Market Farmers Market Festival continues to change and grows each year. This year, the market will add Colorado wines, Pappardelle's Pasta and natural meats from...

Western Museum of Mining & Industry Hosts Rockhounding and Prospecting Seminar - 5/24/2007

Western Museum of Mining & Industry hosts Rockhounding & Prospecting Seminar June 30, 2007 9:00 a.m. Colorado Springs, CO (5/23/07)- The Western Museum of Mining & Industry invites you to learn the secrets of basic rockhounding and gold prospecting. With the assistance of the Gold Prospectors of Colorado, the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, and the Lake George Gem and Mineral Club, experts in Pikes Peak area geology will teach an introduction to rockhounding and gold prospecting....

RISING GAS PRICES NO MATCH FOR PIKES PEAK COUNTRY'S CAPTAIN ATTRACTIONS! - 5/22/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michele Carvell, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association (719) 685-5894 Michele@pikes-peak.com RISING GAS PRICES NO MATCH FOR PIKES PEAK COUNTRY’S “CAPTAIN ATTRACTIONS”! (Manitou Springs, Colorado) – May 24, 2007-- With the looming threat that gas may soon cost as much as $4.00 a gallon, travelers and those in the business of travel in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region may, for good reason, be more than just a little worried. ...

Captain Attractions To Take Pikes Peak Region By Storm - 5/9/2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com Introducing CAPTAIN ATTRACTIONS! He is the hero of fun loving boys and girls, the buster of boredom, the blaster of the summertime blues and an all around great guy. CAPTAIN ATTRACTIONS was once dull, never had a date and owned a wardrobe of gray leisure suits. Then he was kidnapped by a band of roving attractions’...

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Offers WOW Scenery and Specials for May 2007 - 4/24/2007

For Immediate Release: Contact: Peggy Gair, Public Relations Manager pgair@cpucorp.net 719-275-7507 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., Offers WOW scenery and specials for May 2007 May is Military Month—Half Price Admission and Season Passports are offered to active and retired military and their families with proper military identification from May 1-31. Regular Adult Admission, $23 will be $11.50 Adult Season Passport (good for one year from date of purchase), $34.50 will be...

Flying W Ranch “Stakes Claim” with New Web Site - 3/26/2007

For Immediate Release Contact: Jay Chladek March 26, 2007 Flying W Ranch (719) 598-4000 Colorado Springs, Co - Flying W Ranch is proud to announce the official launch of its new Web site. Designed to capture the essence of Flying W Ranch, the site embodies the feel of the Old West but provides all the information a potential tourist would need with easy navigation. “To stay competitive in the tourism industry, you have to continually find ways to reach new customers,” says Jay...

PIKES PEAK COUNTRY ATTRACTIONS RICH IN HISTORY AND CULTURE - 3/22/2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com PIKES PEAK COUNTRY ATTRACTIONS RICH IN HISTORY AND CULTURE Pikes Peak, Colorado ---Summer 2007 Today’s travelers want to do more than check off “been there, done that” on their list of travel conquests. They don’t want to just drive up Pikes Peak, get their picture taken at the summit, and drive back down; they want...

PIKES PEAK HERITAGE CENTER AT CRIPPLE CREEK OPENING SUMMER, 2007 - 3/22/2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com PIKES PEAK HERITAGE CENTER AT CRIPPLE CREEK OPENING THIS SUMMER Cripple Creek, CO ---In the late 1800s, thousands of fortune-seekers made their way to Pikes Peak. Gold had been discovered, and that discovery started the country’s last great gold rush. Now, more than a century later, visitors to the region can make their...

Pikes Peak Country Attractions Presents Annual Tourism Awards - 3/8/2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Pikes Peak Country Attractions Assoc. Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association Presents Annual Tourism Achievement Awards For Immediate Release Manitou Springs, CO----February 14, 2006-- Pikes Peak Country Attractions (PPCAA) held its annual meeting on January 4, 2007 at the Briarhurst Manor, where Spencer...

Colorado Easter Sunrise Service Hosted by Royal Gorge Bridge and Park - 3/6/2007

For Immediate Release: March 6, 2007 Contact: Peggy Gair, 719-276-8347, pgair@cpucorp.net Colorado Easter Sunrise Service Hosted by Royal Gorge Bridge & Park and Ministerial Alliance of Canon City, Sunday, April 8, 2007, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on the South Rim of the Scenic Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., along with the Canon City Ministerial Alliance invites the public to experience the beauty of worshipping together Easter Sunday, April 8, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30...

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Features In Rocky Mountain PBS Program - 3/1/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 Pager 228-2077 sanglum@cmzoo.org CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO FEATURED IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS PROGRAM “COLORADO ZOO BABIES” March 1, 2007 – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will be featured in a new Rocky Mountain PBS (RMPBS) documentary, Colorado Zoo Babies. The premiere airing of the documentary is scheduled for Sunday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m., Mountain Daylight Time. Colorado Zoo Babies can be seen in the Pikes...

Recycle Your Cell Phone At Zoo - Get $2 Off - 2/27/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 Pager 228-2077 sanglum@cmzoo.org RECYCLE YOUR CELL PHONE AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO; HELP AFRICAN GORILLAS -- Zoo offers $2 discount for each phone recycled -- February 22, 2007 – Beginning this weekend, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will be offering a $2 discount off regular admission price for each cell phone turned in for recycling at the Zoo. Recycling your cell phone not only protects landfills...

Zoo's Primate World Building To Reopen - 2/14/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 Pager 228-2077 sanglum@cmzoo.org CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S PRIMATE WORLD BUILDING WILL REOPEN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 -- Open to the public at 9:00 a.m. -- February 14, 2007 – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will reopen the Primate World building, home to the Zoo’s western lowland gorilla troop, on Friday morning, February 16 at 9:00 a.m. The building has been closed since the birth of a baby to Asha, Cheyenne...

Cheynne Mountain Zoo's Gorilla Gives Birth - 1/31/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 Pager 228-2077 sanglum@cmzoo.org MEDIA ALERT! CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S GORILLA GIVES BIRTH January 31, 2007 - Asha, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s 13-year-old western lowland gorilla, gave birth this morning at 3:57 a.m. in the gorilla exhibit of the Zoo’s Primate World building. There were no complications during the labor and birth and first - time mother Asha immediately picked up her newborn...

State Historical Fund Awards $10,000 to Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 1/12/2007

For Immediate Release: Emily Occhiuto Marketing Coordinator Western Museum of Mining & Industry Phone: 719.488.4880 Fax: 719.488.9261 E-Mail: info@wmmi.org State Historical Fund Awards $10,000 to the Western Museum of Mining & Industry for the Reynolds Ranch House (Colorado Springs, CO), January 12, 2007—The...

Challenge Unlimited Celebrates 17th Anniversary - 1/1/2007

Colorado’s oldest and most experienced mountain bike tour company will begin it’s 17th year of business in 2007…..Join us!!!!!!!! Over two hundred years ago Zebulon Pike discovered Pikes Peak. In his wildest imagination he couldn’t conceive that today people can ride a bike from the summit at 14,115ft. Join Challenge Unlimited for a thrill of a lifetime and cruise down 20 miles from the top of America’s most famous mountain, Pikes Peak. Be sure to check out our web site for all the details and photos...

Ten New Things to Do When You Visit Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region - 1/1/2007

For Immediate Release January, 2007 Ten New Things To Do When You Visit Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region 1. Opening in Spring 2007: Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek More than a century ago, the southwestern slope of Pikes Peak was crowded with hopeful miners, searching for their fortunes in gold and a better way of life. The Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek invites visitors to learn about the struggles and triumphs in the lives of these men and women. This new...

Family Exploration Days at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry - What's Mined Is Yours! - 9/7/2006

Colorado Springs, CO (9/07/06)- Did you know that almost everything we use comes from mined materials, including cars, buildings, bicycles, computers, television, and even food (you eat rocks)! Join us at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry to discover how geology, mining, and reclamation allow you to live a 21st century lifestyle. Identify rocks and minerals, and perform hands-on mineral identification. Explore the hobby of rock collecting as you tour the Colorado Rockhounding Exhibit, and finally...

Western Museum of Mining and Industry Hosts New Exhibit - 7/7/2006

For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Occhiuto Marketing Coordinator Western Museum of Mining & Industry 719-488-0880 info@wmmi.org Colorado Rockhounding Exhibit Opening: August 17, 2006, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (7/07/06)- The Western Museum of Mining & Industry, in partnership with the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Colorado Rockhounding! Join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres and drinks while you learn about...

Colorado Springs Tops Bailey's "Chill" List - 6/21/2006

Survey Determines Top 'Chill' Cities in America Results Reveal Factors That Make Residents More or Less Likely to Spend Time Together NEW YORK, June 21 -- Phoenix, Portland and Colorado Springs are the most "Chill Together" cities in America, according to the BAILEYS(R) "Chill Together" survey results announced today. Baileys, the world's leading cream liqueur, and Sperling's BestPlaces, ranked cities across the U.S. based on their "Chill Index," which analyzed and compared the 100 most populous...

What's New for the Summer of 2006 in Pikes Peak Country - 1/1/2006

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007 IN PIKES PEAK COUNTRY “Landmarks and Legacies- a self guided tour of Pikes Peak History” To illustrate the impact Pikes Peak has on its surrounding towns and cities Pikes Peak Country Attractions offers “Landmarks and Legacies”, a fascinating self guided tour of the legacies...

Pikes Peak Country: Attractions For All Ages! - 1/1/2006

Pikes Peak, Colorado, 2001 … The following provides a brief description on the attractions, whether man-made or natural, available throughout the Pikes Peak Region: Academy Riding Stables. Enjoy the Garden of the Gods from horseback with the Academy Riding Stables (ARS). Images in the red rocks come alive as you wind your way through the scenic trails and ever-present wildlife. Real cowboys, with the knowledge and skill to help you enjoy the most of your ride, point out well-known...

"Big Domes" to Return to Royal Gorge Tracks - 9/15/2005

Canon City, CO...The Royal Gorge Route Railroad announced today that it has purchased three historic full-length observation dome cars from Holland America Line, Inc. from use on its scenic train line which traverses the Royal Gorge. Late last week, officials from the Royal Gorge Route Railroad flew to Anchorage, Alaska and purchased three 1950s dome cars. The cars are in mint condition and will be added to the current Royal Gorge Route train, which already includes a total of 10 passenger, dining and...

Colorado Easter Sunrise Service Hosted by Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - 3/3/2005

At the crack of dawn-literally, worshippers will enjoy the sun rising and reflecting on the Sangre De Cristo Mountains as the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Easter Sunrise Service begins at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 27, with actual sunrise at 5:53 a.m. The event is annually sponsored by Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colorado, and the Ministerial Alliance of Canon City. Traditional Scottish bagpipe music by Sam Swancutt will play before and after the service. Don Farr, chariman of the event for the...

Colorado's Natural Wonder - The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Stands the Test of Time & Popularity. - 3/1/2005

Depending on which direction you are traveling you catch a glimpse of it. Wow. The structure has to be monstrous to be seen from here-it looks totally, awesome big, and it's out in the middle of this quiet, green, mountainous Colorado scenery. It's a bridge right where you'd expect it, the Royal Gorge Bridge, spanning the famous granite gorge and the Arkansas River... In the spirit of the all-American make over, or restoration of the classics, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park sparkles with new facades and gate...

Royal Gorge Route Railroad Introduces Murder Mystery Train - 2/24/2005

The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is offering special Murder Mystery Dinner Trains on specially designated Saturdays, throughout the year, aboard the new "William Jackson Palmer" Dining Car. Red Herring Productions of Colorado Springs, CO, led by Don Moon, will be performing "Murder in Buffalo Chip" or "Murder Speaks Easy" while passengers dine and ride in comfort through the magnificent Royal Gorge. During the journey the train will follow along the mighty Arkansas River directly through the Royal Gorge, with...

Rediscovering Museum Discovery Days - 1/24/2005

Colorado Springs, CO (February 2005) - The Fine Arts Center has been listening to what children, our favorite critics, have to say about us. In response, The Fine Arts Center has embellished one of our finest programs, Museum Discovery Days. Every Saturday at 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. children can participate in strategically developed hands-on, interactive activities led by art experts. Recommended for children ages 6-10, these museum experiences will introduce young people into the world of fine art....

Western Museum of Mining Accrediated by the American Association of Museums - 8/18/2004

Colorado Springs, CO - The Western Museum of Mining & Industry has again achieved the highest recognition for a museum, accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM). Initially accredited in 1979, the museum must undergo a subsequent review at least every ten years to maintain accredited status. AAM accreditation signifies excellence within the museum community. It is a seal of approval and indicates a museums's commitment to accountability, high professional standards, and continued...

Saving Money this Summer in Pikes Peak Country - 7/27/2004

Pikes Peak, Colorado, 2007...Savvy shoppers can save on admission to some of Colorado's most popular attractions this summer. Just click on the "Coupons" link. This takes you to a list of area attractions. Click on your attraction and you see a printable coupon.

New First Class Service aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad - 4/16/2003

Canon City, CO. Dine on delicious appetizers while sipping complimentary Champaign and watch the majestic beauty of the Royal Gorge enfold aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. First-class service is now being offered on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad in the Theodore Roosevelt Car. The optional first-class service includes a chef's choice of mouthwatering appetizers, complimentary glass of Champaign or sparkling cider and a private bar. Guests will dine and ride in comfort on a premier railroad...

Take a "Peak" at the Past: The History of the Pikes Peak Region - 4/15/2003

Pikes Peak, Colorado, 2003...The breathtaking majesty of Pikes Peak has been the center of attention in this region for thousands of years, drawing people to it from all over the world. After failing to reach the 14,110-foot summit in 1806, Lieutenant Zebulon Pike named the mountain "Grand Peak", and proclaimed that no man would ever ascend it. Grand Peak was later remaned Pikes Peak in his honor, and the mountain has been ascended by man in numerous ways including wagon, cog railway, car, bike and...

Three 10-ers Getaways to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region! - 4/15/2003

Pikes Peak, Colorado, 2003...Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association (PPCAA), the Colorado Springs CVB, and the Broadmoor resort have joined forces to create the Colorado Springs Three 10-ers! These NEW three-day vacation itineraries are composed of 10-hour days filled with romance, family fun and adventure. Visitors can mix and match these suggestions to create the ideal Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak getaway for them and their family...or just with that one special someone! Following is a sampling of...

Light your Nights! - 8/30/2002

Night lighting began in 1949, but for the first time ever, Seven Falls will begin its famous night lighting each and every Friday and Saturday during September. Open every day, regular daytime hours will be 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Rates: $7.00 for adults and $4.50 for children (6-15). Night lighting hours will be Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm-9:30 pm. Rates: $8:50 for adults and $5.50 for children (6-15). Please visit www.sevenfalls.com for more information. -end-

Weddings Pikes Peak Country Style - 4/22/2002

Pikes Peak, Colorado, 2002...With the breath-taking Colorado Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, Pikes Peak Country offers wedding sites as comfortable as a pair of blue jeans or dressed to the nines for a formal event. Imagine a wedding at the summit of the 14,110-foot Pikes Peak-America's Mountain or surrounded by the striking red rocks of "a garden fit for the gods". Located just 60 miles south of Denver the Pikes Peak region has been a favorite destination for honeymooners for over 100 years. Now as...

New Rail and Raft Packages Through Royal Gorge - 5/21/2001

Contact: Andy Neinas 800-748-2953/echocanyon@amigo.net NEW RAIL AND RAFT PACKAGES AVAILABLE THROUGH SCENIC ROYAL GORGE Canon City, Colo. -- Echo Canyon River Expeditions and the Royal Gorge Route are pleased to announce one of the most unique combination activities available in the state of Colorado. Starting in the summer of 2001 guests will have the choice of participating in one of two “Raft and Rail” packages, both of which contain a train ride through the spectacular Royal Gorge as well as a...

Take A "Peak" At The Past: The History Of The Pikes Peak Region - 4/25/2001

Pikes Peak, Colorado, 2001 ... The breathtaking majesty of Pikes Peak has been the center of attention in this region for thousands of years, drawing people to it from all over the world. After failing to reach the 14,110-foot summit in 1806, Lieutenant Zebulon Pike named the mountain "Grand Peak," and proclaimed that no man would ever ascend it. Grand Peak was later renamed Pikes Peak in his honor, and the mountain has been ascended by man in numerous ways including wagon, cog railway, car,...

Famous Faces In High Places - 4/22/2002

Pikes Peak, Colorado, 2002...Every year thousands of visitors are welcomed to the Pikes Peak Region. Occasionally there is a celebrity among them. For instance, in 1997 Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, climbed Cathedral Spires in Garden of the Gods as part of her televison special. Entertainment icon Walt Disney was another famous visitor to several Pikes Peak Country attractions. He spent time at the May Museum of Natural History, hoping to purchase the museum's incredible collection for...

As Colorado As it Gets

Witness Nature's Greatest Triumphs...and Her Biggest Mystiques.