Title: Today in history
Description: Covers the history of the Pike's Peak, Colorado Area, from its exploration by Lt. Zebulon Pike to notable ascensions of its summit. On Aug. 5, 1858, Julia Archibald Holmes became the first woman on record to reach the summit of Pike's Peak. Also provides a history of San Francisco Bay Area and links to resources for its study. On August 5, 1775, the Spanish ship San Carlos, commanded by Juan Manuel de Ayala, entered San Francisco Bay.
Subjects: History
Places: Pikes Peak (Colo.), San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)