When you're driving onPeña Blvd approaching Denver International Airport, you'll see a giant Blue Mustang statue with red eyes on your left just before the airport. This eerie sculpture is known as "Blucifer" and has …
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The Top Events in Copper Mountain, Colorado
Blessed with some of the best skiing conditions in the Mountain West, Copper Mountain is known the world over as a mecca for winter sports, but there's more to this resort than just skiing and snowboarding. This Colorado …
14 Musical Moments That Shaped Colorado and Beyond
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 …
Advice for Overcoming the Winter Blues & Seasonal Affective Disorder
With another fall under our belts, it’s once again winter in Colorado. There’s little chance now of warm days, although anything’s possible climate-wise in the Centennial State. It’s often difficult to cope with the …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Adapting to Colorado’s Contrasting Climate
The Centennial State enjoys sunny weather virtually all year round. While it does have its cold winters, they are significantly better with the sun, and summers are usually marked with low humidity. When combined with …
The Original Town of Auraria, Colorado
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 …
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 …
Featured Business: Walsh Community Grocery Store
Walsh, Colorado is a small town of just over 500 residents, hidden away on the southeastern plains, east of Trinidad and Springfield on Highway 160. One of the favorite places to eat and shop in this quaint location 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 …
2024-25 Colorado Ski Resort Season Opening & Closing Dates
Every winter beginning sometime in October, the Colorado ski season kicks off with epic anticipation. The season-opening and closing days for Colorado's ski resorts are important dates to remember when planning an early …
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, …
Colorado’s Fascinating Railroad History
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 hard to …
Ten Major Reasons to Choose College in Colorado
Colorado is home to a range of great colleges and universities, including top-tier state schools, specialized private schools, and leading community colleges. With its relaxed culture, fast economy, and attractive tech, …
17 Best Rock Climbing Gyms in Colorado
Colorado is one of the best rock climbing destinations on the planet, and local climbing gyms located throughout the state are perfect for introducing people to the sport and helping seasoned athletes stay engaged and …
Christmas Holiday Events Around Denver
'Tis the season for holiday events in Colorado. Christmas and the month leading up to it make for a magical place time in the Rockies. And from Denver to Boulder, and all along the Front Range, Christmas cheer is …
