Today, 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 the state to become the place it is today. It's probably …
History of Colorado
Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?
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 much better known for their local volcanic activity than the …
10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado
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 Denver traffic or enjoying a weekend skiing in the mountains, …
Six Notoriously Sinister Crimes that Altered Life in Colorado Forever
Oftentimes when people think of Colorado, the Rocky Mountains and magnificent ski resorts come to mind. Indeed, the Mile High State is world-renowned for its myriad of recreational opportunities and natural …
Learn Some Fun Facts about Colorado
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there are some details about Colorado you may not know. Get to know the Centennial State better with these interesting facts about Colorado. Located in the western half of the …
Brief History of the Colorado Flag
The Colorado flag’s history has a vague beginning, but the journey to its modern design proves just how much people love the Centennial State. This flag was thought out very well, from its color choices to its …
5 Infamous Colorado Tornadoes
Though only a small portion of Colorado is considered to be in Tornado Alley, the region of middle America that sees the most twisters every year, the state is still a hotbed for this destructive and awe-inspiring …
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 …
14 Charming Main Streets in Colorado
Colorado charms its visitors with its stunning landscape, from towering mountain peaks and deep canyons to its rushing rivers and vast mesas. But the state also lures in its visitors with its picturesque main …
A Timeline of Colorado’s Mining History
The story of Colorado is inseparable from mining. A few historic events include an internationally famous gold rush that flooded the area with powerful new people and ideas, the founding of Denver, plus a mining-related …
9 Famous Natural Disasters that Happened in Colorado
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. Everything from biblical locust swarms to freak weather …
7 Influential Colorado Newspapers
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 Rocky Mountain News, which met its tragic demise during the …
Discover the Colorado Gold Rush on these Historic Mining Tours
The succession of gold rushes in North America was probably the start of the American dream. What was once an elusive reality of unparalleled riches suddenly became a promise waiting to be fulfilled for anyone brave …
Find Gold in Colorado & Relive the West
In colorful Colorado, there is no hue that is as valuable as gold. Hidden throughout the towering Rocky Mountains and flowing within the state’s mighty rivers, Colorado is full of the coveted rock, although this has not …
Colorado’s 4 Local Area Codes (and upcoming 5th)
Colorado is a big state land-wise, covering an estimated 104,185 square miles, the 8th largest in the US. Although population wise around 5 million of the estimated 5.8 million all live along the same front range …
Colorado’s Oldest Bars and Saloons
Colorado is home to some of the oldest bars and saloons in the Mountain West. A few of these fascinating establishments even opened their doors long before the Centennial State achieved official statehood in …
Colorado Territory during the Civil War
Colorado isn't a place most people would associate with the Civil War, but that doesn't mean the newly founded American territory and future state didn't play a role in the conflict. Learning about Colorado's impact and …
14 Musical Moments That Shaped Colorado and Beyond
Many music fans don't realize it, but Colorado boasts a dramatic musical legacy involving multiple generations of bands, music venues, and promotors captivating enough to serve as inspiration for a concept album. Long …
Colorado Town Mottos & Nicknames
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 the past or present still as well. The following town …
The Enduring Legacy of Chief Ouray
Historians remain divided whether Chief Ouray's well-intentioned actions ultimately hurt or helped the Ute people who lived in Colorado thousands of years before it became an American state. But most are in agreement …
