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 …
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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, …
The Enduring Legacy of Chief Ouray
Historians remain divided whether Chief Ouray's well-intentioned actions ultimately hurt or helped the Ute people who lived in Colorado thousands of years before it became an American state. But most are in agreement …
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 …
Take a Trip to the Sublime Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Spanning from Poncha Pass near Salida in central Colorado to the peaks southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range is among the longest mountain ranges on Earth. It also happens to be one of …
10 Supposedly Haunted Colorado Hotels
Whether you're an avid believer of ghosts or a bonafide paranormal skeptic, you have to admit that some of Colorado's hotels are downright creepy. One of the state's famed haunted hotels served as the inspiration for not …
11 Fishing Spots Close to Fort Collins
You might not realize it without looking at a map, but Fort Collins is surrounded by lakes and reservoirs. One of the state's most scenic and fish-filled rivers also happens to run through the heart of town. This is good …
11 Prime Fishing Spots near Boulder
Boulder's idyllic outdoor setting has helped it become one of the most well known and beloved cities in the American west. Whether it's for higher education, pursuit of a career at a tech company, or simply to live …
9 Fishing Spots near Colorado Springs
If you find yourself in the Colorado Springs area with an uncompromising desire to fish nearby, there are definitely worse places to be in. Many parts of Colorado are lake and river-less, but the lush, mountainous …
Escape to these 11 Remote Colorado Destinations and Secluded Towns
If you live in a big Colorado city that's seen constant growth over the past decade, the thought of truly remote places in the state still existing might sound farfetched. But look past the Front Range Urban Corridor, …
Colorado’s Front Range––Much More Than Big Cities
Spend any amount of time in Colorado, and you're likely to come across the term "Front Range" sooner or later. To most Coloradans, the Front Range region conjures images of the state's biggest cities, an impressive line …
The US Army’s Tenth 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. …
12 Incredible Colorado Hot Springs Where You Can Camp
Without a doubt, easing into some natural hot springs after a long day of hiking or fishing is one of the best feelings in the world. For thousands of years, people around the world have been seeking out hot springs to …
A Brief Snapshot of Colorado’s Fascinating Railroad History
Today, Colorado's old railroad tracks and passenger cars might look like nothing more than curious relics from another time, but rail was crucial for helping the state to become the place it is today. It's probably hard …
A Timeline of Colorado’s Mining History
The story of Colorado is inseparable from mining. From an internationally famous gold rush that flooded the area with powerful new people and ideas, to the founding of Denver, to a mining-related economic downturn that …
Colorado’s Charming Middle Park Region
Between the irreverent animated TV show of its namesake and its closer proximity to populated cities on the front range, South Park is typically more familiar to Coloradans than its sister park to the north, Middle Park. …
Colorado’s Rugged North Park Region
If you're looking for a vast and remote place to get lost in, Colorado's North Park region will do the trick, especially if you're fond of moose, outdoor recreation, and seemingly boundless stretches of untamed scenic …
9 Famous Colorado Figures Forgotten By Most
When most Coloradans think about influential people associated with their state, they dive deep into history and remember names like Molly Brown and Adolph Coors, or come up with a contemporary politicians like Jared …
5 Historical Figures That Transformed Colorado and Beyond
From personalities that continue to inspire to those who met tragically predictable ends, Colorado has been the home of many influential historical figures since long before it became an official US state in 1876. The …
9 Famous Natural Colorado Disasters
Compared to coastal states that are the most vulnerable to major disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, landlocked Colorado doesn't top the list for disaster-prone states. But that doesn't mean it hasn't experienced …
