There is plenty to do in Pikes Peak State Park, from hiking to birding to hunting for fossils. Discover one of Iowa’s top nature destinations.

Colorado has no shortage of showstopping landscapes, and this small state park proves you don't need the Rockies' marquee ...

In my column in the Jan. 23 edition of The Independent, I wrote about the many features in the EXPLORE Act, a single piece of recently passed federal legislation that simplifies, standardizes and ...

A very good boy is being praised for conquering Colorado’s toughest mountain mission.Jackson is a golden retriever who’s done ...

MUSKEGON, MI - A Muskegon woman is sharing her story of completing a 12-mile hike up Colorado’s Pikes Peak Mountain, despite being legally blind. Jan Thom made the trek up 14,115 feet in two days this ...

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In August 2023, Brandt Holmes posted a photo of himself, family members, and friends climbing Pikes Peak on Facebook. When Jan Thom came across the post from her home in Michigan — her childhood ...

Completing a trail encircling Pikes Peak and expanding camping opportunities in the shadow of the landmark locals call “America’s Mountain” are expected to be the first priorities of a new partnership ...

Discover Iowa's Pikes Peak State Park this fall. With colorful trails, Mississippi River overlooks, waterfalls, and rich ...

In August 2023, Brandt Holmes posted a photo of himself, family members, and friends climbing Pikes Peak on Facebook. When Jan Thom came across the post from her home in Michigan — her childhood ...