Just after the sun has dipped behind the mountains in the tiny town of Westcliffe, the world seems to go quiet. All may appear dark but there is an entire other world waiting to be discovered if you’re willing to stay up …
Archives for October 2021
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 …
The Colorado Western Slope
If Colorado’s recreational offerings on or near the front range are becoming too crowded for your taste, look no further than the state’s Western Slope region. Despite accounting for 38% of Colorado’s land, the Western …
Stargazing at Dinosaur National Monument | A Look Back in Time
Long before miners and railroad workers made a home for themselves in Colorado, dinosaurs roamed the land - hundreds of millions of years ago and evidence of this can be seen at Dinosaur National Monument. Here visitors …
Raise a Few at Denver’s Best Breweries
Home to the Great American Beer Festival, Denver sets the stage for the beer scene in Colorado. Within the state, there over 350+ operating breweries, with nearly 150 located in Denver alone. We’ve gathered up a few …
10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado
At first glance, Colorado doesn’t look like a particularly scary place. Whether you’re stuck in Denver traffic or enjoying a weekend skiing in the mountains, nothing overt about the Centennial State makes it odd, …
Uncovering Colorado’s Past: The Alpine Tunnel
Colorado’s rich history of the railroad system is made evident throughout many parts of the state. One of the more impressive historical displays of Colorado’s old rail system is the Alpine Tunnel. Located near …
Find gold in Colorado and relive the West
In colorful Colorado, there is no hue that is as valuable as gold. Hidden throughout the towering Rocky Mountains and flowing within the state’s mighty rivers, Colorado is full of the coveted rock, although this has not …
Learn Some Fun Facts about Colorado
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there are some details about Colorado you may not know. Get to know the Centennial State better with these interesting facts about Colorado. Located on the western half of the …
The Best Disc Golf Courses near Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs
Over 80% of Colorado’s population lives near the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, in cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Aurora. Thankfully for disc golfers, there are plenty of courses to choose from, …
Denver’s Big Blue Bear Statue
Denver…home to the big blue bear? For those not from Colorado or those who have never visited, the term “big blue bear” may not hold much meaning but it does for those who call the Centennial State home and for those who …
14 Colorado Lifts for Hikers & Sightseers
Want to breathe in Colorado’s fresh mountain air without a strenuous uphill climb? Thanks to many of the state’s year-round resorts, there are plenty of places in Colorado to enjoy chairlift-assisted hiking …
Colorado Towns Buried Under Reservoirs
What exists at the bottom of some of Colorado's reservoirs might surprise you. To show you why, we're highlighting some of the state's long forgotten towns that have been abandoned and flooded over the years. We all …
The Continental Divide through Colorado
Everyone has heard of the Continental Divide that runs north and south throughout North America. But so much of what makes up the divide is only read about or experienced in pieces and is only seen from end to end by …
Ghost towns along the old Santa Fe Trail in Southeast Colorado
One of Colorado’s more ghostly scenes can be found along U.S. 350, between La Junta and Trinidad. Abandoned and forgotten, a string of five ghost towns follow sections of the old Santa Fe Trail in Colorado’s southeastern …
10 Scenic Mountain Passes in Colorado
Built with the intent to connect nearby towns and provide a passage for early explorers of our state, mountain passes make it easier to navigate through the Rockies of Colorado. While these mountain passes serve a …
When does it snow in Colorado?
Colorado may see 300 days of sunshine annually (more than Florida), but that doesn’t mean the state doesn’t get its fair share of snow. In fact, the Centennial State has ranked the 7th snowiest state in the US. As far as …
Golden’s Lookout Mountain Road + Trail
If you're living in a busy Colorado city somewhere along the densely populated Front Range, you're lucky to be located in a place with quick access to vast forests, tall peaks, and laid back mountain towns. At just under …
Evergreen Trees Native to Colorado
When most people think of Colorado, they picture snowcapped peaks and mountainsides lined with evergreen trees. Though they can look similar from a far, there are a myriad of native evergreen species that are found …
Colorado’s Venomous and Non-Venomous Snakes
Some travelers may feel a little uneasy about the idea of encountering a snake on their vacation. However, most of the snakes in Colorado are harmless. As a matter of fact, of the nearly 30 species of snakes calling …
