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 …
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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, …
Common Spiders to Watch for in Colorado
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 …
Native Wildlife Species in Colorado
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 …
Save these Free Admission Days in Colorado
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 …
Learn Colorado’s Official State Symbols
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, …
