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Colorado’s Growing Population

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The signs of Colorado's seemingly never ending population boom can be felt and seen everywhere from housing shortages to highway traffic. Legal marijuana, tech jobs, sunshine, and easy access to outdoor recreation are …

7 Influential Colorado Newspapers

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Colorado has been a state long enough to see many local newspapers fall by the wayside throughout the decades. None was more beloved and influential than the Rocky Mountain News, which met its tragic demise during the …

Colorado’s Wild Weather

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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 …

Mile High City’s Top 6 Coworking Spaces

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Whether you're a remote worker in need of a motivating space or an entrepreneur looking for creative collaboration, you can surely find some clever coworking spaces in the Mile High City. This way you'll ensure you get …

Top Colorado Destinations for Your Vacation

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Colorado's one of the most epic destinations for vacationers year round. Spring, summer, fall and winter you'll find memorable stuff to do in all corners of the state. So, where are the best places to go? Naturally, …

Distracted Driving Law & Colorado Cell Phone Use

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Cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle is seldom a good idea, especially in a mountainous, woodsy state like Colorado. The laws around text messaging and talking while driving are often wondered. Cell phones …

4 Unexpected Adventures in Manitou Springs

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I have lived and worked in Manitou for more than fifteen years, and like most “locals” have never really taken the time to explore all that this picturesque town has to offer. Nestled at the base of the granddaddy of …

The Eastern Plains of Colorado

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Colorado is known for its towering mountain peaks, golden aspen groves, and some of the best skiing in the country. But what about the other half of Colorado? The eastern plains are an integral part of Colorado’s culture …

10 Authentic Old West Towns in Colorado

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In the 1800s, Colorado quickly became the hub of activity after gold was discovered. Those looking to make it rich quick came to Colorado seeking their fortune, which brought in a slew of hard-working, rowdy and unruly …

Fossils: Colorado’s Wayback Machine

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Whether you live in Colorado, vacation there, or just briefly visit on your way through (but really, you should stay a while), you already know about its mountains, mining history, skiing—and of course, its really good …

Your Guide to the San Luis Valley

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A bit supernatural and mysterious, the mystical San Luis Valley is one of the more unusual and beautiful parts of Colorado. With impressive mountain peaks, rolling sand dunes, wide-open spaces, unique events, rich …

15 Renowned Feats in Colorado’s History

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The Centennial State seems like a normal enough place to most people living in Colorado today, aside from its stunning natural beauty and fascinating historical legacy. But look a little closer and you'll soon discover …

10 Terrific Day Trips from Denver

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There’s no doubt about it - with an almost 20% increase in growth since 2010, Denver is much more crowded than it used to be. Fortunately for residents, the capitol city also happens to be in close proximity to some of …

8 Great Denver Museums

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While most think of New York City or San Francisco as a cultural hub of top museums and shows, Denver, Colorado has quietly become its own epicenter for art, science, and architecture. Over the years with Denver’s rapid …

Brief History of Wildfires in Colorado

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The same warm, dry climate that draws citizens and visitors to Colorado is also the perfect climate for dangerous and devastating wildfires. In recent years, wildfires in the western United States have become …