Nestled at the base of the granddaddy of them all Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs belies a unique spirit hard to find in other Rocky Mountain towns. Discover all the top tourist attractions this picturesque town has to …
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5 Ghost Towns by Trinidad and La Junta
One of Colorado’s more ghostly scenes can be found along U.S. 350, between La Junta and Trinidad. Abandoned and forgotten, a string of five ghost towns follow sections of the old Santa Fe Trail in Colorado’s southeastern …
Colorado’s Rugged North Park Basin
If you're looking for a vast and remote place to get lost, Colorado's North Park region will do the trick, especially if you're fond of moose, outdoor recreation, and seemingly boundless stretches of untamed scenic …
Colorado’s Charming Middle Park Basin
Between the irreverent animated TV show of its namesake and its closer proximity to populated cities on the front range, South Park is typically more familiar to Coloradans than its sister park to the north, Middle Park. …
Towns and Gems in South Park, Colorado
South Park Colorado is a high alpine basin at 9,000+ feet elevation, nestled between a ring of tall mountain ranges. It's an expansive region full of many colorful and authentic small mountain towns. The basin is a …
Colorado’s “Spaceship House” by I-70
It’s a spaceship! It’s a UFO! It’s… just a home on a hill in Genesee, Colorado?! Catching the eyes of motorists driving west along Interstate 70 every day, Sculptured House, sometimes known as “the Flying Saucer Home” or …
The Pros + Cons of Living in Colorado
If you weren’t lucky enough to be born in Colorado, one visit may have you wishing you were. While people flock to the centennial state from all over the world, it's important to understand the pros and cons of living …
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 …
What is Denver, Colorado known for?
Asking what's in Denver, Colorado is a little like asking how to cook an egg. Sure, it's not as big or influential of a city as New York City, LA, or even Chicago, but Denver's become one of the most desirable places in …
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 …
What is Colorado Springs known for?
gAs Colorado's second-most populous and largest city in the state by acreage, there's a whole lot in Colorado Springs. The Olympic City is famous for everything from its iconic Pikes Peak to the giant mix of …
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 …
Which ice skating rinks are near what Colorado towns?
With high elevations and cold temperatures, Colorado is blessed with outdoor ice rinks all winter long across the state. Combine that with plenty of year-round indoor rinks no matter where you are, and you'll be skating …
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 …
The Neighborhoods of Colorado Springs
Those who have never been to Colorado Springs may just know it as Denver’s smaller neighbor to the south. It may surprise some to learn that the Pikes Peak region of the Front Range not only takes up a huge swathe of …
Trio of Fantastic Four Corners Road Trips
In the late summer and early fall, it’s hard to beat a road trip through the four Corners region, the place where the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet. In one loop, you can experience everything …
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, …
10 Wonderful Winter Vacation Spots in Colorado
Winter may be the best time in Colorado for an exciting vacation. Most snow sports are available across the Rockies, so there's no shortage of ideas and destinations. The spots below feature nearby towns, skiing, hot …
