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History of Colorado

Downhill Ski Racer on Ruthie's Run Aspen Colorado

Brief Timeline of Colorado’s Ski and Snowboard History

February 1, 2023 By //  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 skiing currently is so integral to the cultural and scenic …

10th Mountain Division Ski Troopers Training in Colorado Circa 1943

The US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and Colorado

January 14, 2023 By //  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, unpredictably, this division of the US Army is very much real …

San Luis Valley UFO Colorado Orion Stars

The San Luis Valley’s Weird Legacy of UFO Sightings

December 28, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Whether you're an avid believer in visitors from outer space or a staunch skeptic, it doesn't change the fact that there's been a lot of weird things going on in the San Luis Valley for decades. It's a region that …

Auraria Colorado Ninth Street Historic Park Homes

Remembering Auraria’s Tragic and Fascinating History

December 27, 2022 By //  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 area's legacy. But, for as boring as some might find the spot that hosts the …

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Colorado’s Fascinating Railroad History

November 30, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 …

Dotsero Volcano Crater Colorado

Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?

November 29, 2022 By //  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 much better known for their local volcanic activity than the …

Cheesman Park, Colorado

10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado

October 23, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

At first glance, Colorado doesnโ€™t look like a particularly scary place, but it has plenty of creepy real stories in its long history. Whether youโ€™re stuck in Denver traffic or enjoying a weekend skiing in the mountains, …

Famous Colorado Murders Adolph Coors 3rd Golden Bridge Missing Crime Scene

Six Notoriously Sinister Crimes that Altered Life in Colorado Forever

October 22, 2022 By //  by Tim Landers

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 …

Four Corners Monument Colorado

Learn Some Fun Facts about Colorado

October 5, 2022 By //  by Jessica Hughes

Whether youโ€™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 …

Cowboy holding a Colorado state flag at a rodeo in Pagosa Springs

Brief History of the Colorado Flag

September 25, 2022 By //  by Patricia Kelsey

The Colorado flagโ€™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 …

Windsor Colorado Tornado Damage 2008

5 Infamous Colorado Tornadoes

August 22, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 …

Stegosaurus Dinosaur Track Morrison Formation Colorado

Fossils: Colorado’s Wayback Machine

August 14, 2022 By //  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 mountains, mining history, skiingโ€”and of course, its really good …

downtown niwot with charming storefronts

14 Charming Main Streets in Colorado

August 9, 2022 By //  by Jessica Hughes

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 …

The Hanging Flume Gold Mining Dolores Canyon Colorado

A Timeline of Coloradoโ€™s Mining History

July 19, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 …

Downtown Pueblo CO Stores After 1921 Flood

9 Famous Natural Disasters that Happened in Colorado

July 15, 2022 By //  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. Everything from biblical locust swarms to freak weather …

Colorado Newspapers Denver Post Building

7 Influential Colorado Newspapers

July 9, 2022 By //  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 Rocky Mountain News, which met its tragic demise during the …

Mining History PIke's Peak Gold Rush Prospector Log Cabin

Discover the Colorado Gold Rush on these Historic Mining Tours

June 29, 2022 By //  by Shawn Reeser

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 …

3 men gold panning in river in Cripple Creek, CO 1904

Find Gold in Colorado & Relive the West

June 25, 2022 By //  by Brian Church

In colorful Colorado, there is no hue that is as valuable as gold. Hidden throughout the towering Rocky Mountains and flowing within the stateโ€™s mighty rivers, Colorado is full of the coveted rock, although this has not …

Colorado Area Code 303 Coffee Co Sign

Colorado’s 4 Local Area Codes (and upcoming 5th)

May 25, 2022 By //  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 around 5 million of the estimated 5.8 million all live along the same front range …

Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville, CO

Colorado’s Oldest Bars and Saloons

May 18, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 …

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