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 …
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20 Largest Colorado Cities by Population
Whether you're a prospective resident of the Centennial State or just curious about its largest cities, it's always nice to have a list to skim. Here's just that, a look at twenty of the most populated towns in …
A Timeline of Colorado’s Mining History
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 …
Colorado’s 14 Oldest Bars and Saloons
Colorado is home to some of the oldest bars and saloons in the Mountain West. A few of these fascinating establishments even opened their doors long before the Centennial State achieved official statehood in …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Remembering Auraria’s Special 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 …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Loveland
Falling annually on the fourteenth of February, Valentine’s Day is a special holiday celebrated worldwide for love and happiness. Colorado's city of Loveland has a special connection with the holiday, thanks to its …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …