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Banded Garden Spider Feasts on a Green Darner Dragonfly

Common Spiders to Watch for in Colorado

February 7, 2025 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 an …

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Are there Bald Eagles in Colorado

January 25, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

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 …

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Stegosaurus Dinosaur Track Morrison Formation Colorado

Dinosaur Fossils Found in Colorado

January 24, 2025 by Christa Sadler

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 …

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Image of a Tiger Swallowtail in Longmont, Colorado

Types of Butterflies to See in Colorado

January 17, 2025 by Patricia Kelsey

Insect enthusiasts and lepidopterists love the assortment of butterflies in Colorado. When trekking through wildflower fields, forests, or streams in the spring …

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Brown Feral Horse in Sand Wash Basin Colorado

Where are there wild horses in Colorado?

January 2, 2025 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 …

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

9 Different Hawks Found in Colorado

December 31, 2024 by Matt Thomas

From the plains to the Rockies, Colorado’s skies are filled with birds of prey, including several hawk species. They vary in size and can be seen all over …

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Best Colorado Christmas Events in 2024

December 13, 2024 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 …

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Do Grizzly Bears Still Live in Colorado?

December 13, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

The short answer to this question is almost certainly no, there aren’t any grizzly bears left in Colorado––almost certainly, that is. The long answer …

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Estes Park Colorado Black Bear up a tree

Fatal Bear Attacks in Colorado

December 13, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

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 …

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How to Survive and Prevent Wild Animal Attacks in Colorado

September 30, 2024 by Shawn Reeser

Which wild animals are dangerous in Colorado and what should you do in an animal attack? These are among the best practices for encountering and avoiding an …

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Colorado Snakes Prairie Rattlesnake Weld County

Colorado’s Venomous and Non-Venomous Snakes

August 30, 2024 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 …

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Camels and a Yurt in the San Luis Valley

August 13, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

Nestled within Southern Colorado’s vast San Luis Valley lies a camel farm and yurt rental. Home to a herd of dairy camels, this unique vacation …

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Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Fall

5 Scenic Photo Spots in Colorado

August 1, 2024 by Shawn Reeser

With awe-inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains, a vibrant lifestyle, and tons of attractions and activities, you’re bound to have a blast and take way …

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Common Wildflowers Found in Colorado

June 7, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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 …

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A cow and calf moose wade in the water of Sprague Lake during autumn in Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado

Where to See Moose in Colorado

April 7, 2024 by William Reavis

Large, majestic animals that are deceivingly hard to spot, moose are a popular animal for wildlife enthusiasts and tourists to hope to see on a trip to …

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Native Colorado Plants for Landscaping

April 1, 2024 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, …

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Outdoor Adventures on The Great High Prairie

March 1, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

With so many flocking to Colorado’s mountains out west, find a little bit of peace with a different kind of adventure out east along The Great High Prairie. …

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Visionary Bio-Architectural Spaces in Colorado

January 19, 2023 by Aziza Ahmadi

There are many gems that make Colorado a state that blends contrasting forces of nature and human development in a way that works. With rugged natural …

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Wolverines on display at Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Do Wolverines Live in Colorado?

July 28, 2022 by Patrick McGuire

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 …

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Top 3 Family Friendly Denver Destinations

June 10, 2020 by Tim Landers

Denver is a family friendly city in many regards. If you’re looking for opportunities for fun with the little ones, you have a lot of different events, …

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