Pike's Peak, Colorado
Editor’s note: There’s nothing like a good story — for example, the peculiar way in which a place got its name — to add interest to an already enjoyable location.
Name: BK
Age: 10
Place: Pike’s Peak, Colorado Springs, Colorado
The trip was amazing! It was warm at the bottom but very cold at the top and the view was amazing! Our trip was lots of fun!!!
Many hikers argued that they should name the mountain after themselves. The government named it after Zebulon Pike who didn’t even make it up to the top of the mountain!
You can get up the mountain 3 ways: hiking the trail, driving up on the road or taking the Cog Railway. There is also a gift shop at the top. You should visit Pike’s Peak sometime. It’s great!
Photo by Hogs555