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The Best Free Things To Do by Denver

November 6, 2022 By //  by Shawn Reeser

If youโ€™re looking for free ways to explore Denver, look no further than these complimentary tourist attractions. Your wallet will love it. As the saying goes, the best things in life are free. The Centennial State …

Sunset Hike at Jones Pass, Colorado

The Pros + Cons of Living in Colorado

November 4, 2022 By //  by Brian Church

If you werenโ€™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 …

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Amazing Free Activities All Year ‘Round Colorado Springs

October 30, 2022 By //  by Samantha Ripley

If you're on a budget, Colorado Springs is one of the best places to travel. There are a wealth of free attractions providing enjoyment for everyone, whether you're visiting with your family or on your own. You can go …

Dillon Reservoir, CO

Colorado Towns Buried Under Reservoirs

October 29, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

What exists at the bottom of some of Colorado's reservoirs might surprise you. To show you why, we're highlighting some of the state's long forgotten towns that have been abandoned and flooded over the years. We all …

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Ghost towns along the old Santa Fe Trail in Southeast Colorado

October 27, 2022 By //  by Jessica Hughes

One of Coloradoโ€™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 Coloradoโ€™s southeastern …

Cheesman Park, Colorado

10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado

October 23, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

At first glance, Colorado doesnโ€™t look like a particularly scary place, but it has plenty of creepy real stories in its long history. Whether youโ€™re stuck in Denver traffic or enjoying a weekend skiing in the mountains, …

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Six Notoriously Sinister Crimes that Altered Life in Colorado Forever

October 22, 2022 By //  by Tim Landers

Oftentimes when people think of Colorado, the Rocky Mountains and magnificent ski resorts come to mind. Indeed, the Mile High State is world-renowned for its myriad of recreational opportunities and natural …

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Warmest Places in Colorado Year-Round

October 15, 2022 By //  by Leigh Hogle

When envisioning the climate in Colorado, frigid temperatures and deep snow always come to mind. While winter can be brutal in parts of the state, you may be surprised to know that many lower-elevation places actually …

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Is Colorado a Good Place to Live?

October 14, 2022 By //  by Leigh Hogle

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 …

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Average Snowfall in Colorado Cities

October 13, 2022 By //  by Leigh Hogle

Even though there is an average of more than 300 days of sunshine in Colorado each year, the state accumulates plenty of snow during the fall, winter, and spring months. Each of its cities will get some snow each winter, …

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Colorado’s Neighbors

October 12, 2022 By //  by Christa Sadler

Colorado shares a border with seven states: Utah, Arizona, New Mexico (the other three of the โ€œFour Cornersโ€ states), Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. This means that Colorado gets its unique flavor from several …

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The Colorado Western Slope

October 12, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

If Coloradoโ€™s recreational offerings on or near the front range are becoming too crowded for your taste, look no further than the stateโ€™s Western Slope region. Despite accounting for 38% of Coloradoโ€™s land, the Western …

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Is Colorado Always Cold?

October 10, 2022 By //  by Leigh Hogle

Several months of the year, the Centennial State turns into a winter wonderland as cold temperatures and snow blanket the Rockies. There is no doubt, Colorado is cold. However, there are many misconceptions about just …

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Visit These Ten Small Town Gems in Colorado

October 7, 2022 By //  by Jessica Hughes

They may be small, but these cool Colorado towns have plenty to offer. From epic mountain landscapes to historic landmarks, each one of them offers a bit of something special. All of these Colorado towns are …

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Your Guide to the San Luis Valley

October 6, 2022 By //  by Jessica Hughes

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 …

Four Corners Monument Colorado

Learn Some Fun Facts about Colorado

October 5, 2022 By //  by Jessica Hughes

Whether youโ€™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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Best Places for Stargazing in Colorado

October 3, 2022 By //  by Brian Church

Looking for the perfect place to look up at the stars in Colorado? For many, there is no natural experience quite as exhilarating as a night full of stargazing in perfectly clear skies. From the darkest corners of the …

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Escape to these 11 Remote Colorado Destinations and Secluded Towns

October 1, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

If you live in a big Colorado city that's seen constant growth over the past decade, the thought of truly remote places in the state still existing might sound farfetched. But look past the Front Range Urban Corridor, …

Cowboy holding a Colorado state flag at a rodeo in Pagosa Springs

Brief History of the Colorado Flag

September 25, 2022 By //  by Patricia Kelsey

The Colorado flagโ€™s history has a vague beginning, but the journey to its modern design proves just how much people love the Centennial State. This flag was thought out very well, from its color choices to its …

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Best Places to Catch a Colorado Sunset

September 24, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

If you're reading this, you probably already know that Colorado is an ideal place to watch sunsets. Teeming with immense mountain landscapes that soar up above vast open spaces, there are too many unforgettable sunset …

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