South Park Colorado is a high alpine basin at 9,000+ feet elevation, nestled between a ring of tall mountain ranges. It's an expansive regional full of many colorful and authentic small mountain towns. The basin is a …
Native Wildlife Species in Colorado
Part of enjoying Colorado is being outside, whether that is skiing, hiking, climbing, camping, backpacking, or even wildlife viewing. For Coloradans and those visiting, the state’s wildlife is just as mesmerizing as 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 …
Native Fish of Colorado
Fish have been introduced into Colorado’s streams since the 1870s, so they’ve been around for quite a while and they have helped turn Colorado into a fishing paradise. But the state was already home to about fifty-five …
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 …
Majestic Birds of Colorado
Colorado is home to several species of birds and certainly has no shortage of picturesque backdrops for them to nest and roost. For those who consider themselves “Birders” and want to add a few sightings to their list, …
9 Different Hawks Found in Colorado
From the plains to the Rockies, Colorado's skies are filled with birds of prey, including a number of hawk species. They vary in size and can be seen all over by the acute observer, including at Dinosaur Ridge, the …
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 …
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 …
The Pros + Cons of Living in Colorado
If you weren’t lucky enough to be born in Colorado, one visit may have you wishing you were. While people flock to the centennial state from all over the world, it's important to understand the pros and cons of living …
12 Most Dangerous Animals in Colorado
Encompassing multiple ecosystems from the high deserts and great plains to the Rocky Mountains, Colorado has its fair share of dangerous animals. Although the possibility of a harmful or fatal encounter is unlikely for …
What is Denver, Colorado known for?
Asking what's in Denver, Colorado is a little like asking how to cook an egg. Sure, it's not as big or influential of a city as New York City, LA, or even Chicago, but Denver's become one of the most desirable places in …
Colorado’s “Spaceship House” by I-70
It’s a spaceship! It’s a UFO! It’s… just a home on a hill in Genesee, Colorado?! Catching the eyes of motorists driving west along Interstate 70 every day, Sculptured House, sometimes known as “the Flying Saucer Home” or …
Ride the Colorado Rails this Winter
If you're looking for a truly magical winter experience in Colorado, nothing beats riding a train through one of the state's gorgeous snowy landscapes. These are some of the Rockies' best train rides to take during the …
7 Secluded Western Colorado Ski Slopes
With Western Colorado's abundance of mountains and dry, fresh powder, you may have a difficult time choosing which resort to ski first. The slopes are quiet and free of crowds, so you'll spend more time carving powder …
What is Colorado Springs known for?
gAs Colorado's second-most populous and largest city in the state by acreage, there's a whole lot in Colorado Springs. The Olympic City is famous for everything from its iconic Pikes Peak to the giant mix of …
When are the best times to visit Colorado?
Knowing when the best time to visit Colorado completely depends on what you're hoping to see. A trip to see a special summer Red Rocks concert requires visiting during a different season than showing up for skiing or …
10 Stunning State Parks around the Denver Metro
When strolling down 16th Street Mall or sitting in Coors Field, it may feel like you’re quite a distance from nature, but there are several Colorado state parks within an easy drive from downtown Denver. At these local …