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 …
History of Colorado
The US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and Colorado
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 …
The San Luis Valley’s Weird Legacy of UFO Sightings
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 …
Remembering Auraria’s Tragic and Fascinating History
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 …
Colorado’s Fascinating Railroad History
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 …
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 …
