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Humpback Chub Upper Colorado River in Colorado

Native Fish of Colorado

May 4, 2022 By //  by Christa Sadler

Fish have been introduced into Colorado’s streams since the 1870s, so they’ve been around for quite a while and they have helped turn Colorado into a fishing paradise. But the state was already home to about fifty-five …

Red-tailed Hawk flies over a dirt road, in Northeastern Colorado

9 Different Hawks Found in Colorado

May 2, 2022 By //  by Matt Thomas

From the plains to the Rockies, Colorado's skies are filled with birds of prey, including a number of hawk species. They vary in size and can be seen all over by the acute observer, including at Dinosaur Ridge, the …

American Dipper

Majestic Birds of Colorado

May 1, 2022 By //  by Nicole Duxbury

Colorado is home to several species of birds and certainly has no shortage of picturesque backdrops for them to nest and roost. For those who consider themselves “Birders” and want to add a few sightings to their list, …

Banded Garden Spider Feasts on a Green Darner Dragonfly

Common Spiders to Watch for in Colorado

April 30, 2022 By //  by Nicole Duxbury

For a lot of travelers, the mere mention of spiders is a bit concerning. The whole idea of a creature with two eerie body parts, a cephalothorax, and abdomen,  made up of an exoskeleton and jointed appendages create …

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Native Wildlife Species in Colorado

April 23, 2022 By //  by Jessica Hughes

Part of enjoying Colorado is being outside, whether that is skiing, hiking, climbing, camping, backpacking, or even wildlife viewing. For Coloradans and those visiting, the state’s wildlife is just as mesmerizing as the …

Rocky Mountain National Park Trail Ridge Road Pass

Save these Free Admission Days in Colorado

April 9, 2022 By //  by Matt Thomas

There are a lot of free things you can do in a state like Colorado. You can camp under the brightest stars or hike up the highest peak, without ever dropping a dime. And if you remember these dates, you can save some …

Colorful Colorado Sign Night Sky Stars

Learn Colorado’s Official State Symbols

March 17, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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, …

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Indoor Activities for Any Colorado Day

March 11, 2022 By //  by Bella Beckler

We all know there is plenty to do outdoors in Colorado, but there is also plenty to do indoors as well. While Colorado is known for its days of sunshine, 300+ to be bragging, it also has its days of rain, bitter cold, …

snow geese in lamar colorado

Outdoor Adventures on The Great High Prairie

March 1, 2022 By //  by Jessica Hughes

With so many flocking to Colorado’s mountains out west, find a little bit of peace and quiet with a different kind of adventure out east along The Great High Prairie. Encounter rolling grasslands set amongst majestic …

Wild Animal Sanctuary, CO

4 Animal Sanctuaries to Tour in Colorado

February 18, 2022 By //  by Cade Gaiss

Colorado features a variety of wild animal sanctuaries in which species ranging from lions, to bears, to camels can call home. Here are a few that you may want to visit on your day off. Animal Sanctuaries, while not …

Mountain Goat, CO

12 Most Dangerous Animals in Colorado

January 31, 2022 By //  by Brian Church

Encompassing multiple ecosystems from the high deserts and great plains to the Rocky Mountains, Colorado has its fair share of dangerous animals. Although the possibility of a harmful or fatal encounter is unlikely for …

Downtown Colorado Springs on Kiowa Street with Pikes Peak in background

What is Colorado Springs known for?

January 5, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 reddish …

hotel colorado at christmas

Top Colorado Christmas Celebrations ’21

December 9, 2021 By //  by Bella Beckler

Christmas in Colorado is a truly magical time of year with a blanket of snow, cold winter air, quaint and charming mountain towns, and spectacular celebrations that are sure to light up anyone’s holiday! We’ve scoured …

Tiny Town Colorado Kids Train Ride

5 Kid-Friendly Things To Do by Denver

November 30, 2021 By //  by Shawn Reeser

Families love Colorado because there are so many kid friendly activities in Denver and beyond. Many of these attractions provide the most photogenic landscapes for creating lasting memories. Denver's sprawling …

Brown Feral Horse in Sand Wash Basin Colorado

Where are there wild horses in Colorado?

November 21, 2021 By //  by Brian Church

Nothing quite says the “Old West” like a pack of wild horses, and Coloradans may be closer to seeing a stallion in person than they think. There are estimated to be more than two thousand wild horses in the western part …

Crotalus viridis, CO

Are there rattlesnakes in Colorado?

November 5, 2021 By //  by Brian Church

Did you know there are rattlesnakes in Colorado? While most careful visitors of our state’s wilderness areas generally concern themself with bear, moose, and mountain lion safety, an interaction with a wild rattlesnake …

Bristlecone Pine Mt. Evans, Colorado

Evergreen Trees Native to Colorado

October 9, 2021 By //  by Matt Thomas

When most people think of Colorado, they picture snowcapped peaks and mountainsides lined with evergreen trees. Though they can look similar from a far, there are a myriad of native evergreen species that are found …

Colorado Snakes Prairie Rattlesnake Weld County

Colorado’s Venomous and Non-Venomous Snakes

October 8, 2021 By //  by Nicole Duxbury

Some travelers may feel a little uneasy about the idea of encountering a snake on their vacation. However, most of the snakes in Colorado are harmless. As a matter of fact, of the nearly 30 species of snakes calling …

Ferruginous Hawk on Nest

Rare Animal Species in Colorado That are Endangered or Threatened

October 5, 2021 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 …

Colorado Native Plants Landscaping Fairplay CO

Colorado Native Plants for Landscaping

August 4, 2021 By //  by Jessica Hughes

Colorado is home to a diverse habitat, climate, and soil conditions that incubate a wide variety of plants including, dense forests, massive plains of grass, plus shrubs and ferns that cover the ground beneath us. And …

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