Today, Colorado is generally thought of as a hip, progressive state that's easy to live in. But in the not-so-distant past, that wasn't always the case. Colorado's modern identity has been shaped by everything from savvy …
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2020-21 Colorado Ski Resort Season Closing Dates
Every winter the Colorado ski season kicks off with great anticipation, usually beginning sometime in October at the first few resorts. The season opening and closing days for Colorado's ski resorts are important dates …
12 Marvelous Hiking Trails near Montrose
Situated between a stunning national park and some of Colorado's most iconic peaks, the city of Montrose is a perfect home base for hiking. If you're into challenging hikes immersed in vivid natural beauty, summiting one …
Top things to do in Aspen, Colorado
Known for star-studded appearances, extravagant ski culture, and beautiful location, Aspen is surrounded by the world's most impressive ski resorts and insulated by the unparalleled beauty that is the Rocky …
8 Weird Laws in Colorado
Whether it's old laws that don't quite fit into our modern world or current ones that look absurd outside of localized and historical contexts, America is brimming with odd laws. And Colorado is no exception. Whether …
Learn Colorado’s Official State Symbols
You may not realize it, but Colorado is stacked with loads of state symbols that have been officially adopted by local lawmakers over the years. From fascinating wildlife you might not be familiar with to a flag, slogan, …
Discover Colorado like John Fielder this Year
John Fielder has been nearly everywhere in the state, driving hundreds of thousands of miles to capture it. He's a professional photographer and author who has a lot to offer the Colorado thrill seeker. You can find …
10 Reasons To Move To Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking cities in the U.S. From majestic mountains to beautiful weather, Colorado Springs is truly a gem of a city. Plus it's full of fun little neighborhoods that …
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 …
2020 Colorado Gift Guide
Now more than ever is the time to support small, local companies, and in Colorado, there is no shortage of unique locally owned businesses to choose from. From locally sourced handcrafted goods and products to well-known …
Holiday Event Guide for the Mile High City Metro
'Tis the season for holiday events in Colorado. From Denver to Boulder and all along the Front Range the Christmas cheer is spreading. Join in on the fun with this holiday event guide to the metropolitan area of the Mile …
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 …
Remembering Auraria’s Tragic and Fascinating 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 …
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 …
5 Ways Colorado is Fighting Back to Prevent Cancer
Spend time in Colorado and it'll come as no surprise that residents here keep fairly healthy. Colorado is one of the best states in the country for avoiding terminal cancer. In one study, six out of 10 counties with …
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. …
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 …
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 …
