This plaque sits atop Pikes Peak to commemorate the beautiful
words written by Katharine Lee Bates after her visit her in
1893.
"One day some of the other teachers and I decided to go on
a trip to 14,000-foot Pikes Peak. We hired a prairie wagon.
Near the top we had to leave the wagon and go the rest of
the way on mules. I was very tired. But when I saw the view,
I felt great joy. All the wonder of America seemed displayed
there, with the sea-like expanse." Katharine
Lee Bates
