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All aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad – a piece of history is back in action! The original 403 engine, that pulled the very first train, is back on the tracks for a short time. What was once a commuter rail is often called "the most scenic train ride in North America." A two-hour journey through the Royal Gorge alongside the Arkansas River offers visitors and residents alike a breathtaking view of the canyon and a glimpse of Colorado history. Listen in to learn how the railroad came to be and what makes it such a unique experience.

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Listen in as Content Coordinator Kate Hertz chats with Kimberly Gold, President and CEO of the Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce about all things Black History Month. From noteworthy individuals in Colorado Springs history to some black-owned businesses around the Pikes Peak Region, you're sure to learn a thing or two!

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Lisa and Ben Nelson never imagined they'd open their own winery. When it comes down to it, Lisa is to blame. About 15 years ago, she bought Ben some beer and wine making kits. He picked up the hobby and loved making wine for Lisa to enjoy. Fast forward to 2020, and they were producing wine for commercial sale. Now with a local tasting room, Latigo Winery has truly become a hidden gem in the Black Forest neighborhood of North Colorado Springs. Learn about their journey that started in the hospitality industry and led to becoming winemakers.

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At Visit COS we love to say it all starts with a visit – and with Lindsay Flanagan Huban, it really rings true. After visiting Colorado Springs last summer, she and her husband quickly packed up their belongings and moved from Florida to Olympic City USA. Al Michaels once asked: "Do you believe in Miracles?" and for Lindsay, a job as the Chief of Content at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum is just that. Lindsay now works to curate what's on display and tell the stories of members of Team USA – both past and present. Listen in to hear about her journey and the things coming up for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum.

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Listen in as members of the Marketing & Communications teams discuss some of the most common misconceptions we hear about Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. From cultural cuisine to the nightlife scene, there's more to Colorado Springs than you may think.

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As a military veteran with a background in nursing, Kelly McKay had a dream to open a comprehensive aesthetics and wellness clinic to elevate clients to feel their best inside and out. After meeting wellness expert Katie Mills, the two joined forces to make that dream become a reality. Their clinic, Aspen Aesthetics + Wellness, puts medicine and education at the forefront of their services. Hear about their journey and the benefits visitors who are traveling to high altitude can expect from their offerings.

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Curtis Bova has worked at hotels and resorts around the world and the Pikes Peak Region and is now the General Manager at the newly opened Hotel Polaris. Designed to be an extension and a complement to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Hotel Polaris honors our service men and women in ways both big and small. With intentional design, six food and beverage outlets and three interactive flight simulators, the hotel offers groups, vacationers and locals an experience they won't forget. Listen in as we discuss opening Hotel Polaris and the tremendous growth in Northern Colorado Springs.

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Rochelle Janecek discovered the gift of salt cave therapy back in 2019 and knew she needed to bring it here to Colorado Springs. Now six months post-opening Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center, Ro has brought her wellness dream to life. Learn about her journey discovering salt therapy and the many reasons adventurers can benefit from building some rejuvenation time into their itineraries.

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Brandon Mantz moved to Colorado in 2018 excited about building a lifestyle focused on health, fitness and adventure. Just two months later, he was in a skiing accident resulting in complete spinal cord compression. Coming up on his 6 year "lifeiversary" since his accident, Brandon is an adaptive athlete and has a new perspective on travel, accessibility and outdoor adventure from a seated lens. Hear about his journey with accessible travel and what it was like for him to visit Colorado Springs. It's all coming up on this episode of Peak Into COS.

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Dianne Hartshorn has had a love for cemeteries from a young age. With a passion and curiosity surrounding history, she founded Evergreen Heritage with the intent of helping to care for the cemetery and to preserve the stories within. From Helen Hunt Jackson to William Jackson Palmer, key players in the history and development of the Pikes Peak Region are laid to rest just inside the gates. Whether you're a 'cemetery tourist' or just a history enthusiast, there are legendary stories at Evergreen Cemetery. It's all coming up on this episode of Peak Into COS.

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