The National Parks Closest to Colorado Springs
While Colorado Springs is loaded with public parks and nature in its backyard, national parks are a bit further away. The closest national parks to the city are …
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Top Things To Do in Idaho Springs, Colorado
One of the closest mountain retreats to the busy Denver Metropolitan Area, Idaho Springs offers tourists and locals plenty of things to do year-round. Enjoy …
Denver Versus Colorado Springs
For those considering moving to either of Colorado’s two largest cities and metropolitan areas, there are pros and cons to both Denver and Colorado …
Denver’s Best Rooftop Bars
Perched high in the sky, rooftop bars are an exceptional way to take in the sights and sounds of Denver, Colorado. A few are located around the metropolitan …
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 …
Timeline of Major History Events in Colorado From 1876-1970
From astounding mineral discoveries to iconic American poetry inspired by Colorado’s natural beauty, the Centennial State boasts a rich history unlike …
Blucifer: The Story of Denver Airport’s ‘Blue Mustang’ Sculpture from Luis Jimenez
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 …
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 …
Face Vocal Band Holiday A Cappella in Boulder (12/17) and Denver (12/20)
This December, Face Vocal Band hosts a unique holiday celebration that transforms Christmas classics into an electrifying a cappella rock experience. Face Vocal …
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 and time in the Rockies. And from Denver …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Colorado’s Contrasting Climate Zones
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …