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Around the land of Fifty States 1: Pikes Peak

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July 18th 2017
Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog railway is world’s highest cog railway. Cog rails use cog wheels to climb steep slopes, are different than conventional ‘adhesion’ type rails. This train runs officially from 1891 and has a very good safety record. You’ll never get bored on this three hours trip toward the peak for ever changing landscapes from temperate region to Alpine Tundra. Every layer ... read more

North America » United States » Colorado » Pikes Peak

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more