From national parks to world-class museums, Colorado offers complimentary admission on regular dates throughout the season, each and every year. Get free entry on a select day(s) at the Denver Zoo, Botanic Gardens, Art …
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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 …
Top Colorado Christmas Celebrations ’22
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 …
12 Most Dangerous Animals in Colorado
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 …
23 Kid-Friendly Things To Do in Colorado
Regardless of where you are in the Centennial State, there are plenty of kid-friendly things to do in Colorado. Families can find a great activity, whether it’s cold and snowy or hot and sunny. For starters, there are …
8 Delicious Foods to Forage in Colorado
For some Coloradans, the double payoff of being out in nature and having the ability to round up incredible things to eat is a major selling point of living in the Centennial State. Foraging locally offers the …
Fossils: Colorado’s Wayback Machine
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 …
Where are there wild horses in Colorado?
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 …
9 Kid-Friendly Things To Do by Denver
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 …
Do Wolverines Live in Colorado?
Is Colorado home to wolverines? Not usually, but some say things are changing. While there have been a few unverified sightings over the years, there has only been one documented wolverine found in Colorado in the …
Are there Bald Eagles in Colorado
Since bald eagles are America's National Bird, the numerous natural lands in Colorado that provide habitat for them can be thought of as being especially patriotic. These majestic birds are found throughout North America …
Fatal Bear Attacks in Colorado
While bear sightings aren't rare in Colorado, fatal attacks are, thankfully. Just a handful of deaths have been attributed to bears in the state since the 1970s and bears typically avoid interacting with …
Types of Butterflies to See in Colorado
Insect enthusiasts and lepidopterists love the assortment of butterflies in Colorado. When trekking through wildflower fields, forests, or by the streams in the spring to early fall, there are plenty of opportunities to …
Mushrooms Found in Colorado––Deadly, Psychedelic, and Everything in Between
You might not realize it, but Colorado is home to one of the most diverse mycological habitats in the world. Particularly in the state's high elevation mountain regions, you'll find everything from choice edible …
Are there ticks in Colorado?
Ticks are small spider-like parasites that can be found in Colorado. These creatures have been around for millions of years and are known to feed on the blood of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. On average, …
Native Colorado Plants for Landscaping
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 …
Common Wildflowers Found in Colorado
What does summertime in Colorado mean? To many, it’s the break between ski season, but to others, it means hiking season and a chance to see wildflowers beginning to show themselves to us after a long cold winter. This …
Native Fish of Colorado
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 …
9 Different Hawks Found in Colorado
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 …
Majestic Birds of Colorado
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, …
