The story of Colorado is inseparable from mining. A few historic events include an internationally famous gold rush that flooded the area with powerful new people and ideas, the founding of Denver, plus a mining-related …
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Things to do in May in Colorado
As the sunny, warm days begin to outnumber the chilly ones come May in Colorado, it's natural to want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Seasonal recreation opportunities become more plentiful with …
Top things to do in Silverton, Colorado
Situated in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, between Red Mountain and Molas Pass, Silverton is an old mining town still booming with possibilities. Whether you dare to drive the 4x4 roads, hit the trails, test your …
Discover the Colorado Gold Rush on these Historic Mining Tours
The succession of gold rushes in North America was probably the start of the American dream. What was once an elusive reality of unparalleled riches suddenly became a promise waiting to be fulfilled for anyone brave …
Find Gold in Colorado & 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 …