A Train Ride Through Time with Adam Clawson and Carla Neilsen
Release Date: 03/10/2025
Peak Into Our Week: Pride Month in Colorado Springs
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Happy Pride Month! Content Coordinator Kate Hertz sat down with two members of the Pikes Peak Pride team - President Jessica Laney and Communications Coordinator Amanda Ridenour. Tune in to hear the trio chat about Pikes Peak Pride, queer-owned businesses in the Pikes Peak Region, and local organizations you can support year-round. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode! Send any questions or inquiries to .
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Trolley Tracks through Time with John Haney
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From his background as an Army Veteran, member of the Peace Corps, founder of the Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation and a volunteer at Visit Colorado Springs, John Haney is a wealth of knowledge. In his 77 years living in Colorado Springs, he has witnessed the city’s biggest periods of growth – including the vast expansion fueled by the railroad. Hear from John about how he developed a deep appreciation for the region’s historic trolleys, and his latest passion project – a 250-page coffee table book containing fascinating imagery, maps and moments in history. Be...
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Tackles and Tacos with Justin Armour
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Born and raised in Manitou Springs, Justin Armour was surrounded by the restaurant industry his whole life. He developed a love for sports early on and left town to play football and basketball for Stanford, then ended up drafted into the NFL. Years later, his journey led him back to his hometown of Manitou Springs where he opened Crystal Park Cantina. Learn about what makes Manitou Springs such as special place to operate a family-owned business, and how the menu was inspired by his very own mom, Grandma Anne. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode! Send any questions...
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From Monastery to Winery with Larry Oddo
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The Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City was originally a working monastery and boarding school. Built in 1925, the property sits on 180 acres and was once home to more than 90 monks and 250 students. As the school closed, the monks looked to repurpose the gorgeous property. A trip to perform an exorcism at a winery in Palisade, Colorado opened their eyes to the potential of a winery at Holy Cross Abbey, and the rest is history. Now the winery offers tastings, local events and sells their wine at more than 200 locations along the Front Range. Listen in to learn more about the rich history of the ...
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Peak Into Our Week: Behind the Scenes at Visit Colorado Springs
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Ever found yourself wondering what we really do at Visit Colorado Springs? This episode is for you! Listen in as Alexea Veneracion and Lindsey Pevey talk about some of the things you might not know we're responsible for at Visit Colorado Springs. From assisting with weddings and reunions, bringing in meetings and conventions and supporting our small business community, the world of Destination Marketing is bigger than you may think. Learn how you can use Visit COS as a resource as a local, a visitor or a business on this episode of Peak Into Our Week. Be sure to subscribe so...
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The Power of Cooking from Scratch with Blandine Mazeran
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Blandine Mazeran moved from France to Colorado Springs with her three young daughters in 2008. As a self-taught chef who has always appreciated the art of cooking from scratch, it has been a lifelong passion and now a career. She started only cooking for her friends and family, became a personal chef and then finally opened her own businesses. Now Blandine operates a 5-in-1 culinary center that offers everything from cooking classes to catering, with loyal VIPs who have taken more than 500 of her classes. Get inspired to whip up your next good meal on this episode of Peak Into...
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Easy Riding With Manitou E-Bike Company
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Sam Cobble has always considered himself an avid mountain biker – even when he was living in Kansas. Sharing a love for the outdoors and biking with his father Gregory, the two put their heads together to create what is now the Manitou E-Bike Company. At the heart of it, they want to make the outdoors accessible and enjoyable to everyone from first-timers to seasoned riders. There’s a lot of ways to experience Garden of the Gods Park but none quite as exhilarating as on an e-bike. It’s all coming up on this episode of Peak Into COS! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our...
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Peak Into Our Week: Women's History Month in Colorado Springs
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Women's History is rich in Colorado Springs. Director of Communications Alexea Veneracion sat down with Leah Witherow, Curator of History at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to discuss notable women in our region's history. Listen in as they chat through change makers past and present, as well as some of their favorite women-owned businesses to patron! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode! Send any questions or inquiries to .
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A Train Ride Through Time with Adam Clawson and Carla Neilsen
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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. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our...
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Peak Into Our Week: Black History and Businesses in the Pikes Peak Region
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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! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode! Send any questions or inquiries to .
info_outlineAll 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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