Peak Curiosity is a community-driven reporting series from KRCC, in collaboration with Colorado Wonders from Colorado Public Radio. Whether you've lived in the Southern Colorado/Northern New Mexico region all your life or you're brand new to the area, your insights and observations are unique, and they can help guide us toward stories that deserve to be told. Whether you want to know about Pueblo's green chiles or the history of the Royal Gorge Bridge, we're here to answer your questions!
Peak Curiosity Stories
The history of the Royal Gorge Bridge, built 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River
Even now, it is the highest suspension bridge in the nation and one of the highest in the world.
Why are green chiles roasted?
It’s easy to store and peel a fire-roasted chile pepper, but the origin of the annual Colorado tradition isn’t just about culinary convenience.
Are there turquoise mines in Colorado? Yes! Hear more from a Cripple Creek turquoise miner
Clint Cross of North Star Turquoise has been mining turquoise near Cripple Creek for decades.
Miller moths 101: Migration patterns, their role as pollinators and why they’re attracted to light
We answer listeners' questions about miller moths' influx in Colorado and why experts say we should appreciate them.
We decoded Colorado school districts’ peculiar names and learned some state history along the way
Colorado once had 2,105 school districts. Today, it has 178 thanks to reorganization and consolidation.
Developers wanted to build a skyscraper in Colorado Springs. So where is it?
More than a year after splashy headlines detailing a proposal to build Colorado Springs’ tallest building, the project has yet to break ground.
Colorado has more than 200 specialty license plates. Here’s what they mean and how to get one
'Respect Life,' 'Adopt a Shelter Pet' and 'Collector Vehicle' are just some of the specialty license plates that Colorado's DMV offers to residents.
Florissant, Colorado, is home to some of the biggest petrified tree stumps in the world. They’re 34 million years old
Despite being a fourth-generation Coloradan, 75-year-old Karen Michalak of Elizabeth, Colorado, still wasn’t sure exactly what the fossil beds were when she recently wrote in for our series Colorado Wonders.
Are earthquakes something to worry about in Colorado?
Seismologist William Yeck explained that Colorado is not an epicenter for major earthquakes, nor is it immune to them.
Previous Podcast Episodes
What Will Become Of Venetucci Farm?
Venetucci Farm, a beloved local institution known for its annual pumpkin giveaway, closed in 2017 following revelations of water contamination.
Templeton Gap Road: Who Was Templeton? What’s With The Gap?
Templeton Gap Road is a road defined by its gaps. But that hasn't always been the case.
How Did Mt. Esther Get Its Name?
Mt. Esther is a small peak near Green Mountain Falls, west of Colorado Springs. So who was Esther and why was the mountain named after her?
How Will Climate Change Transform Colorado Springs Over The Next 100 Years?
One listener wanted to know if Colorado Springs' climate might change in the next 100 years, if climate change models hold.
A Look Back at the Jewish History of Southern Colorado
Learn more about the Jewish history of the Pikes Peak region.
Springs, Conservatism, and Poodles: Local History Lightning Round
People have a lot of questions about the history of the Pikes Peak region. We picked a few to answer for a new segment we're calling The Local History Lightning Round.
Why is the ‘N’ in the Colorado Springs Welcome Sign Upside Down?
If you've ever driven on I-25, you surely know the sign. But you've probably never noticed anything weird about the N.
