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Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?

November 14, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Today, Colorado is not a literal or figurative hot spot for volcanoes by any stretch of the imagination. In the U.S., places like Hawaii and Yellowstone are …

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10th Mountain Division Ski Troopers Training in Colorado Circa 1943

The US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and Colorado

October 21, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

The thought of an elite group of skiers who scale cliff faces and fight bad guys atop mountains sounds like the stuff of predictable action movies. However, …

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Colorado’s Fascinating Railroad History

October 12, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Colorado’s old railroad tracks and passenger cars might look like nothing more than curious relics from another time, but the rail was crucial for helping …

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Cheesman Park, Colorado

10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado

October 12, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

At first glance, Colorado doesn’t look like a particularly scary place, but it has plenty of creepy real stories in its long history. Whether you’re stuck in …

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The Original Town of Auraria, Colorado

October 11, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

If you’ve ever been a student taking college classes somewhere on the sprawling Auraria Campus, you probably haven’t given much thought to the …

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Brief Timeline of Colorado’s Ski and Snowboard History

September 22, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

When people around the world think of Colorado, many conjure idyllic images of skiers and snowboarders gliding down pristine, snow-covered mountains. Since …

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7 Influential Colorado Newspapers

August 30, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Colorado has been a state long enough to see many local newspapers fall by the wayside throughout the decades. None was more beloved and influential than the …

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Learn Colorado’s Official State Symbols

August 25, 2025 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 …

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Colorado Gets A New Area Code: 748

July 11, 2025 by Matt Thomas

The 970 region of Colorado, which stretches from parts of the plains to the western slope, is getting a new area code, 748. Launched on July 7, 2025, people who …

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Colorado’s 6 Local Area Codes

July 7, 2025 by Matt Thomas

Colorado is a big state land-wise, covering an estimated 104,185 square miles, the 8th largest in the US. Although population-wise wise around 5 million of the …

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9 Famous Natural Disasters that Happened in Colorado

June 5, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Colorado has experienced its fair share of devastating natural and manmade events over the years. Some of the worst disasters have occurred around the state. …

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The Enduring Legacy of Chief Ouray

May 4, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Historians remain divided on whether Chief Ouray’s well-intentioned actions ultimately hurt or helped the Ute people who lived in Colorado thousands of …

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13 Famous Bands From Colorado

May 1, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Home to the world-famous concert venue, Red Rocks, Colorado both attracts, and has started the careers of many popular bands. These big bands are the most …

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7 Large and Powerful Dams of Colorado

April 25, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

You might not realize it, but most large bodies of water in Colorado are dammed-up manmade reservoirs and not natural lakes. Like the rest of the American West, …

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15 Renowned Feats in Colorado’s History

April 23, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

The Centennial State seems like a normal enough place to most people living in Colorado today, aside from its stunning natural beauty and fascinating historical …

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9 Famous Colorado Figures from History

April 23, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

On this list, you’ll find inspiring stories of people who reflect Colorado’s intrepid, tenacious spirit. They are important people from …

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5 Historical Figures That Transformed Colorado and Beyond

April 22, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

From personalities that continue to inspire to those who met tragically predictable ends, Colorado has been the home of many influential historical figures …

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8 Famous Quotes from Colorado

February 9, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Colorado has been a source of inspiration for countless people over the decades. There are many famous quotes and interesting sayings about the Centennial …

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Timeline of Major History Events in Colorado From 1876-1970

February 5, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

From astounding mineral discoveries to iconic American poetry inspired by Colorado’s natural beauty, the Centennial State boasts a rich history unlike …

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Colorado Town Mottos & Nicknames

January 31, 2025 by Matt Thomas

Colorado towns earn their nicknames and mottos over the years just like anywhere else. Each is unique and representative of a particular Colorado town either in …

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