Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain

Know Before You Go: If you choose to hike up by foot, be sure to wear hiking boots. The climb can be difficult, and sneakers are not recommended.

The Extras: A Pike's Peak must is to treat yourself to some "high-altitude donuts" at the Summit House.

In ShortThe same majesty that inspired "America the Beautiful" captivates visitors as they stand on the summit of this peak. Ironically, the person after whom the peak was named, Lt. Zebulon Pike, was unsuccessful in his only…