Pikes Peak Country News & Events at Pikes Peak

Miramont Castle Museum Introduces "Frontier Tomatoes" Adult Murder Mystery Show - 7/2/2009

On Saturday, August 1, 2009, at 6:00 pm We welcome you to "Frontier Tomatoes" An Adult Murder Mystery Show Return with us to the days of yesteryear and help solve the puzzling mystery... Who Shot the Preacher?? Join us in 1885 at Big Boulders, Colorado, in Miss Iona's "Shot and Cot" Saloon, where Rancher Pike has his own sermon for the man of the cloth. Meanwhile, Iona throws the Good Book and more at the preacher. As the sheriff reads him the riot act for acts unbecoming a...

Celebrate 4th of July at Miramont Castle Museum - 7/1/2009

Celebrate Independence Day at historic Miramont Castle! Join us for taffy pulls, making ice cream, lawn games, parlor games, and socializing in our beautiful gardens. When: Saturday, July 4, 2009 - 11:00am to 4:00pm Dress: Victorian or Western Attire optional! Details: Guests will pay regular admission prices. There is no additional fee for participation. www.MiramontCastle.org 9 Capitol Hill Avenue Manitou Springs CO 80829-1618 719-685-1011 888-685-1011 toll...

Royal Gorge Bridge Celebrates 80th Birthday and 4th of July - 7/1/2009

Media Release: 6/26/09 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Celebrates 80th Birthday and the Fourth of July The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., celebrates its 80th birthday and the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The world’s highest suspension bridge was under construction in July, 1929, with the first towers constructed over a 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River. Special music and entertainment is scheduled for a memorable Colorado three-day weekend, July 3-5. The Nature & Raptor...

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center 100 Year Anniversary - 6/17/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –June 16, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION “More Than Just A Garden” Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard...

Manitou Springs' Farmer's Market Continues To Grow With New Vendors in 5th Year - 6/3/2009

For Immediate Release FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW VENDORS IN 5th YEAR Manitou Springs, Colorado (June 3, 2009) The Midweek Farmer's Market is gearing up for another exciting season in Soda Springs Park. As the market continues to grow each year, expect to see several new vendors as well as some old favorites. This year, the market will add D'Vine Wine selling tastings and bottles of their wine under the pavilion, Farm Crest Milk and locally brewed coffee from Polar Bear Brew. These...

Garden of the Gods Summer Fun Calendar of Events - 5/19/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –May 20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 Details for Summer Fun Calendar Events DAILY GUIDED WALKS – 10am and 2pm DAILY NATURE...

Shop, See the Sights and Save in Manitou Springs This Summer - 5/11/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com May 6, 2009 Shop, See the Sights and Save in Manitou Springs This Summer Manitou Springs website offers a variety of savings opportunities. 80829.com, one of Manitou Springs’ most useful resources, is a treasure chest of information about events, attractions, job listings, classifieds, Manitou school district information, real estate listings, arts/culture, city improvement projects,...

Manitou Springs Street Party Kicks Off Summer Season - 5/11/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com May 5, 2009 Manitou Springs Street Party Kicks Off Summer Season A 50s street party, sidewalk sales, Salute to America and pancake breakfast make Manitou the place to be on May 30. On Saturday, May 30, Manitou Springs will turn back time with A Salute to America---a day packed full of good clean family fun, sidewalk shopping bargains and retro-themed entertainment. Manitou is a popular...

Lunch and a Look at the Garden of the Gods - 4/29/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 www.gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –April 27, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 Lunch and A Look at the Garden Tuesdays at Noon in March, April &...

Mother's Day High Tea Queen's Parlour Tea Room Miramont Castle - 4/23/2009

Mother's Day High Tea Queen’s Parlour Tea Room, Miramont Castle 9 Capitol Hill Avenue, Manitou Springs Sunday, May 10, 2009 12:00 and 3:00 $25.00 per person $15.00 ages 5- 10 Includes Tax and Gratuity By Reservation Only 719-884-4109 or 685-1011 www.MiramontCastle.org 9 Capitol Hill Avenue Manitou Springs CO 80829-1618 719-685-1011 888-685-1011 toll free 719-884-4109 Tea Room 719-685-1985 fax

Take Mom Out For Free at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park - 4/22/2009

Media Release: April 22, 2009 Contact: Peggy Gair, Public Relations Manager pgair@royalgorgebridge.com. 719-276-8347 Let the Party Begin! Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Celebrates 80th Birthday with May Specials. Take Mom Out Free! The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., will party down this year as the world’s highest suspension bridge celebrates its 80th Birthday all year long. The tourist season jump starts at the park during the month of May as it is Military Appreciation...

Family Fun Day Designated For May 16-17, 2009 - 4/20/2009

“Family Fun Day” Designated For May 16-17, 2009 Manitou Springs, CO -- April 20, 2009 Get a jump start on the summer while also saving money and visit one of the many family-friendly attractions and activities the Pikes Peak region offers. Participating members of Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association will offer a FREE child admission with each paid adult admission during the weekend of May 16 and 17, 2009. “For the past 35 years, Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association has focused on...

12th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center - 4/6/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –April 6, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x 404 Please note below the official schedule for the 12th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. This is a wonderful...

Colorado Easter Sunrise Service Hosted by Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - 4/1/2009

March 25, 2009 Media Release Contact: Peggy Gair, Public Relations Manager, 719-276-8347 Colorado Easter Sunrise Service Hosted by Royal Gorge Bridge & Park and Ministerial Alliance of Canon City, Sunday, April 12, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on the South Rim of the Scenic Royal Gorge. On Easter Sunday, April 12, the sun will rise at 6:40 a.m. just in time for several hundred guests to witness an awesome Colorado sunrise showcasing the granite walls of the Royal Gorge and the Sangre de Cristo...

Lunch and A Look at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 3/23/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –March 23, 2009, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 Lunch and A Look at the Garden Tuesdays at Noon in March, April &...

Garden Spring Break Art Show at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 3/17/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 www.gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – March 17, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry 719-219-0198 x. 404 CELEBRATE THE GARDEN SPRING BREAK ART SHOW AT THE GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR AND NATURE CENTER Saturday, March 21 – Thursday, April 2, 2009 Please join participants from six local elementary schools as they exhibit original works of...

2009 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off Winners Announced - 2/23/2009

For Immediate Release Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 354 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829 719.685.5089 Contact: Leslie Lewis or Floyd O’Neil 2009 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off Winners Announced Manitou Springs, CO: The Sixteenth Annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off was held in Soda Springs Park on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Thirteen amateur and five professional teams lined the pavilion to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in their respective...

Lunch and A Look at the Garden of the Gods, March, April, May, 2009 - 2/20/2009

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 www.gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – February 20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry 719-219-0198 x. 404 Lunch and A Look at the Garden Tuesdays at Noon in March, April & May Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center’s free educational lecture series continues this spring with a focus on Charles Elliot Perkins’...

Carnivale Parade Shuttle Scheduled To Run on Feburary 21, 2009 - 2/13/2009

For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: Kitty Clemens (Cell) 719-321-8561 Carnivale Parade Shuttle Scheduled to Run on February 21, 2009 (Manitou Springs, Colorado) The 17th Annual Carnivale Parade in Manitou Springs will provide free transportation on Manitou Avenue for parade spectators and those wishing to attend the Mumbo Gumbo Cook Off in Soda Springs Park. Shuttle service will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Manitou Avenue, stopping while the parade is in progress. The...

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Welcomes New Elephant - 12/17/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 228-2077 pager sanglum@cmzoo.org CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO WELCOMES NEW ELEPHANT Crucial First Step Begins Elephant Expansion and Exhibit Renovation December 15, 2008 – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has announced that America’s mountain Zoo is the new home to a 22-year-old African elephant. The new female elephant, Malaika (ma-LIE-ka), was welcomed to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Saturday evening,...

“Snowflakes & Smiles” Holiday Parade in Manitou Springs, Colorado - 12/5/2008

Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 354 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Phone 719-685-5089 Fax 719-685-0355 Contact::Floyd O’Neil Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “Snowflakes & Smiles” Holiday Parade Manitou Springs “Snowflakes & Smiles” Holiday Parade will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008. The parade will begin at 12 p.m., noon, from the corner of Manitou Ave & El Paso Blvd. and follows a route through historic downtown Manitou Springs. Bring your...

Shop One-of-a-Kind Gifts in Manitou Springs, Colorado - 12/5/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com December 4, 2008 One of a Kind Gifts to be Found in Manitou Springs Already tired of battling the crowds in the big box stores? Find some relief as well as unique, one-of-a-kind gifts in downtown Manitou Springs. You’ll also get more bang for your buck, save gas and bask in that good feeling that comes from shopping close by and supporting locally-owned businesses. In Manitou Springs, a...

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Winter Wildland Event Supports Community Families, Colorado Springs, Colorado - 12/5/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 228-2077 pager sanglum@cmzoo.org CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S WINTER WILDLAND EVENT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY FAMILIES Every Winter WildLand Visit Helps Local Families December 2, 2008 – This season, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is proud to support the community efforts of Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) with a unique “giving back” program. It was announced today that America’s...

Garden of the Gods Calendar of Events, November 2008 - 10/29/2008

NEWS RELEASE: October 29, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0108 GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS - NOVEMBER, 2008 Wildlife Adventure Tuesday, November 4 – 10 am Join lead naturalist Bret Tennis for a wildlife hike at Garden of the Gods Park. Look for migrating species, as well as year-round residents among the animals that share...

Emma Rides Again in Historic Manitou Springs! - 10/21/2008

Contact: Floyd O’Neil Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce Phone 685-5089 or 1-800-642-2567 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : ATTENTION RACE FANS! Emma Rides Again in Historic Manitou Springs! 14th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Parade & Races Saturday, October 25th Manitou Springs, CO - The legend of Emma Crawford lives again this Saturday, October 25 2008 when coffins and “Emmas” race up the town’s main street. Each coffin is pushed by a team of 4 mourners and each will also have an “Emma” riding in it. ...

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO DEBUTS BLOG TODAY - 10/17/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 228-2077 pager CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO DEBUTS BLOG TODAY -- Behind the scenes views will be featured in blog -- October 16, 2008 – Today, America’s mountain Zoo will officially roll out their new blog for internet users to read and interact with. The new site is named “In Between the Spots” to reflect the nature and themes of the blog and to play off the incredible popularity of the Zoo’s...

Pikes Peak Country Present Annual Tourism Award - 10/13/2008

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 Presents 2008 Annual Tourism Achievement Award For Immediate Release Manitou Springs, CO----October 13, 2008-- Pikes Peak Country Attractions (PPCAA) held its Annual Business Meeting on October 8, 2008 at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo,...

Octoberfest 4-5, Saturday, and Sunday, at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colorado - 9/30/2008

Media Alert September 29, 2008 Contact: Peggy Gair, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, 719-276-8347 Octoberfest 4-5, Saturday, and Sunday, at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colorado, is a splendid way to spend a Colorado autumn afternoon, At Juniper Junction, the event and picnic area surrounded by beautiful scenery with a great overlook of the Royal Gorge Bridge, the park serves up traditional brats, beer, and fun! What would Octoberfest be without a polka or two around the picnic...

Manitou Springs Places in Budget Travel Magazine’s Top 10 - 9/25/2008

For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact: Kitty Clemens Kitty@clemens.com 719-685-9741 September 25, 2008 Manitou Springs Places in Budget Travel Magazine’s Top 10 Several years ago, when Manitou Springs was characterized by an annual travel book as a “quaint, but shabby” little mountain town, it was a like a line drawn in the sand for the business owners and other invested citizens. Since then, they have pulled together, creating a master plan for the city, establishing motivated...

Over $1,500,000 Granted By Garden of the Gods Foundation for Garden of the Gods Park - 9/17/2008

NEWS RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie Frum Director of Operations Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0101 OVER $1,500,000 GRANTED BY THE GARDEN OF THE GODS FOUNDATION FOR GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK At the recent fourteenth annual appreciation dinner...

BUDGET TRAVEL Magazine Names Manitou Springs Top Small City With Good Quality of Life - 9/12/2008

BUDGET TRAVEL Sept. 12, 2008 These towns all have fewer than 10,000 people—but they can rival larger cities when it comes to good food, culture, and quality of life. 1. Port Jervis, N.Y. By Karen Tina Harrison Population: 9,161 Nearest city: New York, 93 miles Priced out of New York City by rising rents, many artists and shopkeepers are moving to this old railroad and canal hub on the Delaware River. "You can own a house with real character at a price that's unheard of downstate," says...

In Manitou Springs, a Peek at Pikes Peak and More - 8/20/2008

In Manitou Springs, a Peek at Pikes Peak and More A morning ride on the cog railway and an afternoon of shopping By Helen Anders AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Sunday, August 17, 2008 MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. — Pikes Peak — all 14,110 feet of it — looms over this cute little town just west of Colorado Springs. Can't ignore it. May as well go up it. I'm not a mountain-climber, though. I could drive up — a 19-mile drive that takes about two hours. But I'd be too busy trying not to drive off the edge to...

Garden of the Gods Offers FREE Toddler Nature Program - 8/20/2008

NEWS RELEASE – AUGUST 20, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 719-219-0108 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 SEPTEMBER, 2008, TODDLER NATURE PROGRAM Time: 10:15 am Fee: Free of charge Site: GOGV&NC – Red Rocks Room Reservations required: 719-219-0108 Limited to 10 children,...

Mountain Musical Festival Line Up Announced - 8/19/2008

Mountain Music Festival Line-up Announced This year’s 26th annual Mountain Music Festival in Manitou Springs’ Soda Springs Park, once again with its great lineup of dulcimer, guitar, banjo, world and bluegrass music - all folk, all the time! – will kick-off informally Thursday, Aug. 21 with musicians gathering at Kinfolks Mountain Outfitters, 950 Manitou Ave. The public is encouraged to attend and meet many of the internationally acclaimed musicians who will be on hand. Performances begin in the...

Labor Day Wild West Weekend and Rendezvous at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - 8/12/2008

Media Release: Contact, Peggy Gair, pgair@cpucorp.net, 276-8347 Labor Day Wild West Weekend and Rendezvous at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Take a walk on the “wild west” side, and visit the Bell’s Fort Free Trappers and Muzzle Loaders 24th Annual Rendezvous Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30 – September 1, on the South Rim of the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo. Participants in the Bell’s Fort Rendezvous present a living history for the public of the...

World’s Most Extreme Event returns to Canon City, Colorado, - 8/12/2008

Media Alert: Royal Gorge Go Fast! Games September 25-28, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colorado. Any media that are attending should alert the contacts listed for a media pass for this event. Contacts: Peggy Gair, pgair@cpucorp.net, 719-276-8347 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Kelly McLear @ Kelly@gofastsports.com, GoFast! 303-893-1222 Ext. 26 September 25 –28, 2008, the World’s Most Extreme Event returns to Canon City, Colorado, sponsored by the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, and Go Fast!...

LURE OF THE WEST: The Katherine and Frederick Farrar Art Collection - 8/9/2008

Release Date: For more information contact: For immediate release Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Phone: (719) 488-0880 E-mail: info@wmmi.org LURE OF THE WEST: THE KATHERINE & FREDERICK FARRAR ART COLLECTION Exhibit Opening Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:00 p.m. Lecture at 6:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (8/9/08) - Artists’ fascination with the West mirrored the nation’s determination to settle from coast to coast. As both a place and ideal for early explorers, trappers, settlers,...

Outside Machinery Days at Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 8/9/2008

For immediate release For more information Contact: Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Phone: (719) 488-0880 E-mail: info@wmmi.org Outside Machinery Days at WMMI July 14, July 26, August 27, September 20 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (8/9/08)- Hear the shrill whistle of the Western Museum of Mining & Industry’s 1928 Osgood Steam Shovel. When it is operating, it never fails to attract our youngest visitors, many of them relating it to the historic and artful children’s story,...

Details for Summer Fun Calendar Events for AUGUST, 2008 - 7/28/2008

NEWS RELEASE – July 28, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street, CSC 80904 719-219-0108 Details for Summer Fun Calendar Events for AUGUST, 2008 DAILY GUIDED WALKS – 10am and 2pm, DAILY NATURE PRESENTATIONS – throughout the day 3.SUMMER FUN AT THE GARDEN: (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – LIMITED TO FIRST 25, CALL...

Bluegrass & Burros Cele ‘bray’ tion - 7/24/2008

Release Date: For more information contact: Loretta Howden, Marketing Coordinator For Immediate Release Phone: (719) 488-0880 E-mail: info@wmmi.org Bluegrass & Burros Cele ‘bray’ tion Saturday, August 16 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (7/3/08) – They’ve grown up so fast! You’ve seen the tower from the road--now come inside and see what it’s all about at the 3rd Annual Burro Birthday & Bluegrass Concert, Saturday, August 16. Starting at 10 a.m., there will be demonstrations of...

Ripe ‘n’ Ready Museum's Farmer's Market Now Open - 7/24/2008

Release Date: For more information contact: Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Phone: (719) 488-0880 E-mail: info@wmmi.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ripe ‘n’ Ready Museum’s Farmers Market Now Open Colorado Springs - (7/03/08) Support local growers and the green initiative at the same time! The Western Museum of Marketing and Industry’s Farmers Market is now open on Mondays and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in front of the museum’s Reynolds Farmhouse. Renowned...

Colorado Tunneling Exhibit Reception - 7/23/2008

Colorado Tunneling Exhibit Reception Dig it! Thursday, August 7 6:30-8:30 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (7/3/08) – The Western Museum of Mining and Industry will hold an exhibit reception for its latest exhibit, Colorado Tunneling, on Thursday, August 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Museum. The exhibit features modern tunneling methods with photographs of transportation and water tunnels constructed throughout Colorado. Temporarily on loan from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is a...

Pikes Peak Attractions Go The Extra Mile To Attract Visitors - 7/17/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michele Carvell, Executive Director, 719.685.5894 Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association 354 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Michele@pikes-peak.com Pikes Peak Attractions Association Goes The Extra Mile To Attract Visitors To Area Manitou Springs, CO -- July 17, 2008--- Pikes Peak Country Attractions Associations, an organization that represents and markets over 20 major area attractions in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Cripple Creek and Canon...

FREE EVENT! THE BEST FREE CONCERT SERIES IN THE USA! - 7/6/2008

FREE EVENT! THE BEST FREE CONCERT SERIES IN THE USA! 26th Mountain Music Festival comes to Manitou Springs As it has every year since 1983, the Mountain Music Festival will return to Manitou Springs’ Soda Springs Park again this year, with the 2008 edition kicking off Friday evening, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. The Festival will continue Saturday and Sunday, day and night, with over a dozen nationally and internationally acclaimed performers and groups providing an extremely diverse offering of acoustic...

Pro-Am Adult and Kid’s Dessert Bake-Off Slated for - 6/30/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com June 30, 2008 Pro-Am Adult and Kid’s Dessert Bake-Off Slated for Manitou Springs Midweek Farmers Market Do your Double Chocolate Madness chocolate chip cookies induce an overwhelming urge to overindulge? Is your Tipsy Squire Trifle a transcendent experience? Could your Patriotic Apple Pie be the key to world peace? Then put your non-stick silicone bakeware and your baking mojo to the test and...

Celebrate America's Wild West Over July 4th at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park - 6/20/2008

Celebrate America’s Wild West over Fourth of July Weekend at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Contact: Peggy Gair, PR Manager, 719-276-8347 America’s western heritage, man’s ingenuity, and Colorado’s beauty is showcased for the Fourth of July celebration at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., home of the world’s highest suspension bridge. Almost 80 years old, the Royal Gorge Bridge is still considered an engineering marvel according to today’s standards. Special music and...

Premier showing of new HD film of the Garden – You’ve Never Seen the - 6/20/2008

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center What: Premier showing of new HD film of the Garden – You’ve Never Seen the Garden Look Like This! Where: Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Theater 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Contact:Bonnie Frum, Director of Operations Laura Muir, Momentum 719-219- 0101 719-576-8301 Colorado Springs, CO…Please join us for “How Did Those Red Rocks Get...

Area Attractions Team Up To Offer Colorado Springs "Day-cation" - 6/18/2008

NEWS RELEASE 2735 Rocky Heights Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80921 P: (719) 633-4777, F: (719) 328-0523 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mary A. Cukjati — (719) 633-4777 Four Local Area Attractions Team Up to Offer a Colorado Springs “Day-cation” package…and FREE gas! Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 18, 2008) – With gas prices soaring and relief no where in sight, four Colorado Springs attractions have partnered together this summer to offer the perfect, affordable “Day-cation”...

Manitou Sprnigs Colorado Wine Festival - 6/1/2008

For immediate release Wine with a View! Get ready for the Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival, this Saturday June 7TH in Soda Springs Park! Sponsored by The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Pikes Peak National Bank and The Gazette. Enjoy Beautiful Manitou Springs and sample fine wines from 25 Colorado Vineyards Saturday, Noon – 6pm. The Gate closes at 5. Tickets are Just $25 per person and include a commemorative glass. $5.00 Military Discount. A Free Canvas Wine...

New Dinosaur Identified at Garden of the Gods - 5/27/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Bonnie Frum, Director of Operations Laura Holtman, Public Relations Manager Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Denver Museum of Nature & Science 719-219-0101 303-370-6407 bfrum@gardenofgods.com Laura.Holtman@dmns.org A One-of-a Kind Find at the Garden of the Gods COLORADO SPRINGS—May 24, 2008—An announcement of...

RISING GAS PRICES NO MATCH FOR PIKES PEAK COUNTRY'S CAPTAIN ATTRACTIONS! - 5/22/2008

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 15, 2008-- 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. ...

Long Lost Democrat Found in Manitou Springs - 5/15/2008

For More Information: Contact: Elizabeth Feder City of Manitou Springs 719-210-4089 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Long Lost Democrat Found in Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, Colorado (May 13, 2008) Officials in Manitou Springs were surprised when a long lost Democratic party member surfaced just in time for the State Convention on May 17th. Mr. Donkey Hotay a representative of a highly accomplished, highly intelligent donkey society lay dormant for a number of years in El Paso County. The high...

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER - 5/15/2008

NEWS RELEASE – May 15, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street, CSC 80904 719-219-0108 GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER NATURE PROGRAM SCHEDULE – JUNE, 2008 FREE DAILY GUIDED WALKS 10 am and 2 pm FREE NATURE PRESENTATIONS throughout the day SUMMER FUN AT THE GARDEN (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – LIMITED TO FIRST...

Captain Attractions To Take Pikes Peak Region By Storm - 5/9/2008

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 2009...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.

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...

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