Many music fans don't realize it, but Colorado boasts a dramatic musical legacy involving multiple generations of bands, music venues, and promotors captivating enough to serve as inspiration for a concept album. Long …
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2022-23 Colorado Ski Resort Season Opening & Closing Dates
Every winter beginning sometime in October, the Colorado ski season kicks off with great anticipation. The season opening and closing days for Colorado's ski resorts are important dates to remember when planning an early …
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 …
How many days of sun in Colorado?
Known for its high elevation and thin mountain air, it’s no surprise that Colorado is one of the sunniest states in the country. Let's look over the common myths around sunshine in Colorado, the sunniest places …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Loveland
Valentine’s Day is a special holiday celebrated worldwide. The fourteenth of February is the date reserved for love and happiness. It doesn't matter if it's your beloved one, a family member, or a friend, this day is …
The US Army’s 10th 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 …
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 …
7 Colorado Nature Jobs to Work in the Great Outdoors
Do you love being in nature so much you'd want to take your career outside? Colorado has a range of jobs, both seasonal and year-after-year, available in the great outdoors. Some people simply aren’t built to sit in …
20 Reasons People Are Moving to Colorado
If you’ve ever had dreams of planting roots in Colorado, you’re not alone. Let’s take a look at 20 reasons why thousands of newcomers are moving to the Centennial State every year. To many, Colorado is a fairly exotic …
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 the rail was crucial for helping the state to become the place it is today. It's probably …
Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?
Today, Colorado is not a literal or figurative hot spot for volcanoes by any stretch of the imagination. In the U.S., places like Hawaii and Yellowstone are much better known for their local volcanic activity than the …
10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado
At first glance, Colorado doesn’t look like a particularly scary place, but it has plenty of creepy real stories in its long history. Whether you’re stuck in Denver traffic or enjoying a weekend skiing in the mountains, …
Six Notoriously Sinister Crimes that Altered Life in Colorado Forever
Oftentimes when people think of Colorado, the Rocky Mountains and magnificent ski resorts come to mind. Indeed, the Mile High State is world-renowned for its myriad of recreational opportunities and natural …
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 …
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 in the western half of the …
When Do Fall Colors Start in Colorado?
Even though it varies slightly each year based on weather and elevation, autumn foliage takes over in Colorado around mid-September and lasts until early November. This is the average peak season for the short-lived …
Colorado’s Wild Weather
If Colorado's weather could be summed up in a word, it would definitely be "sunny." You may have heard that the state gets bathed in sunshine an average of 300 days a year, and it's such a ubiquitous belief that it's now …
6 Thrilling Lakes for Jet Skiing by Denver
From local lakes in the metro area to alpine spots a couple of hours drive, there are plenty of terrific places to jet ski close enough to Denver. Some of these lakes and reservoirs even boast on-site marinas that will …
The Cost of Living in Colorado
Colorado is one of the fastest-growing states in the US with the population increasing to 5.8 million residents between 2010 and 2020 (14.8%). As thousands more flock to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and the Front Range, …
