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14 Musical Moments That Shaped Colorado and Beyond
Many music fans don't realize it, but Colorado boasts a dramatic musical legacy involving multiple generations of bands, music venues, and promotors captivating enough to serve as inspiration for a concept album. Long …
Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?
Today, Colorado is not a literal or figurative hot spot for volcanoes by any stretch of the imagination. In the U.S., places like Hawaii and Yellowstone are much better known for their local volcanic activity than the …
Rare Animal Species in Colorado That are Endangered or Threatened
Colorado's stunning wildlife might look just fine from the view of your car or on a mountain hike, but not every animal that calls the state home is faring well in our modern world. Everything from the impacts of climate …
Is Colorado a Good Place to Live?
As a state, Colorado has been consistently ranked by various publications as one of the best places to live in the United States. However, opinions on the subject of whether it's a good or bad place to live are …
Colorado’s Neighbors
Colorado shares a border with seven states: Utah, Arizona, New Mexico (the other three of the “Four Corners” states), Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. This means that Colorado gets its unique flavor from several …
41 “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” Signs
Cross the border of the Centennial State at over 3 dozen major highway locations and you're bound to see one of the most iconic figures of local history as it's poised to greet you. The famously simple, brown, and white …
The Man in the Bathtub in Downtown Grand Junction
These days you don't hear much about screenwriters. Big-name directors - the likes of Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, Quentin Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson - make movies from their …
Remembering Auraria’s Special History
If you've ever been a student taking college classes somewhere on the sprawling Auraria Campus, you probably haven't given much thought to the area's legacy. But, for as boring as some might find the spot that hosts the …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Loveland
Falling annually on the fourteenth of February, Valentine’s Day is a special holiday celebrated worldwide for love and happiness. Colorado's city of Loveland has a special connection with the holiday, thanks to its …
How many days of sun in Colorado?
Known for its high elevation and thin mountain air, it’s no surprise that Colorado is one of the sunniest states in the country. Let's look over the common myths around sunshine in Colorado, the sunniest places …
The US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and Colorado
The thought of an elite group of skiers who scale cliff faces and fight bad guys atop mountains sounds like the stuff of predictable action movies. However, unpredictably, this division of the US Army is very much real …
Colorado’s Fascinating Railroad History
Colorado's old railroad tracks and passenger cars might look like nothing more than curious relics from another time, but the rail was crucial for helping the state to become the place it is today. It's probably hard to …
20 Reasons People Are Moving to Colorado
If you’ve ever had dreams of planting roots in Colorado, you’re not alone. Let’s take a look at 20 reasons why thousands of newcomers are moving to the Centennial State every year. To many, Colorado is a fairly exotic …
10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado
At first glance, Colorado doesn’t look like a particularly scary place, but it has plenty of creepy real stories in its long history. Whether you’re stuck in Denver traffic or enjoying a weekend skiing in the mountains, …
The Top Events in Copper Mountain, Colorado
Blessed with some of the best skiing conditions in the Mountain West, Copper Mountain is known the world over as a mecca for winter sports, but there's more to this resort than just skiing and snowboarding. This Colorado …
2023-24 Colorado Ski Resort Season Opening & Closing Dates
Every winter beginning sometime in October, the Colorado ski season kicks off with epic anticipation. The season opening and closing days for Colorado's ski resorts are important dates to remember when planning an early …
Colorado’s 12 Best Colleges and Universities
Colorado has a lot of fantastic colleges and universities to choose from. These schools range greatly in the programs offered, extracurricular activities, and level of competition for admissions. The best school for you …
When Do Fall Colors Start in Colorado?
Even though it varies slightly each year based on weather and elevation, autumn foliage takes over in Colorado around mid-September and lasts until early November. This is the average peak season for the short-lived …
17 Best Rock Climbing Gyms in Colorado
Colorado is one of the best rock climbing destinations on the planet, and local climbing gyms located throughout the state are perfect for introducing people to the sport and helping seasoned athletes stay engaged and …