For “Mountain View,” Edwards captures a piece of history with a watercolor of a cog railway car on the descent from Pikes Peak. He photographed the car while riding in one going up.

Since railroad lines linked communities, rail trails typically function as connectors, too. While there’s no standard ...

With a host of family-friendly activities, dining options, museums, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation, my top choice for spring break is Colorado Springs.

The Pikes Peak Cog Railway is one of Colorado’s most scenic and historic train rides. This railway takes passengers up to the summit of Pikes Peak, offering stunning views and an unforgettable ...

Finding the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation is an art: part wilderness, part luxury, all rejuvenating. And one Colorado resort is showing how it’s done. The Broadmoor, a ...

The ticketed Pikes Peak Cog Railway takes visitors to the summit by train. Especially intrepid hikers can access the summit via Barr Trail-- a 26-mile round trip with about 7,400 feet of elevation ...

Read on to uncover the top things to do in Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Park draws millions of people every year to explore its 147 lakes and 355 miles of trails, which appeal to hikers and ...

No one has ever thought of cog railways as fast. Stadler and the meter-gauge Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn railway are working to ...

Pikes Peak Historical Society has been showcasing and building on its original mission to encourage and stimulate the preservation and integrity of the Pikes Peak area for 37 years. It began in ...