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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 state’s mighty rivers, Colorado is full of the coveted rock, although this has not …

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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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Colorado Territory during the Civil War

May 7, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 …

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14 Musical Moments That Shaped Colorado and Beyond

April 28, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 …

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Colorado Town Mottos & Nicknames

April 20, 2022 By //  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 the past or present still as well. The following town …

Chief Ouray Bronze Bust

The Enduring Legacy of Chief Ouray

April 2, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

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 …

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Remembering Auraria’s Tragic and Fascinating History

March 31, 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 …

San Luis Valley UFO Colorado Orion Stars

The San Luis Valley’s Weird Legacy of UFO Sightings

March 29, 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 …

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Large and Powerful Dams of Colorado

March 27, 2022 By //  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, Colorado is quite dry and is trending even dryer because of …

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Learn Colorado’s Official State Symbols

March 17, 2022 By //  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 fascinating wildlife you might not be familiar with to a flag, slogan, …

Colorado Strange Laws State Capitol Building

8 Weird Laws in Colorado

March 12, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Whether it's old laws that don't quite fit into our modern world or current ones that look absurd outside of localized and historical contexts, America is brimming with odd laws. And Colorado is no exception. Whether …

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Timeline of Major History Events in Colorado From 1876-1970

March 10, 2022 By //  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 anywhere else in America. You already know that modern life in …

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The US Army’s Tenth Mountain Division and Colorado

March 7, 2022 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. …

Downhill Ski Racer on Ruthie's Run Aspen Colorado

Brief Timeline of Colorado’s Ski and Snowboard History

December 29, 2021 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 …

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8 Famous Quotes from Colorado

December 16, 2021 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Colorado has been a source of inspiration for countless people over the decades. Beloved historical figures, authors, and everyday people have said beautiful, insightful, and profound things about it, or about a myriad …

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14 Charming Main Streets in Colorado

November 27, 2021 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 …

Cheesman Park, Colorado

10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado

October 23, 2021 By //  by Patrick McGuire

At first glance, Colorado doesn’t look like a particularly scary place. Whether you’re stuck in Denver traffic or enjoying a weekend skiing in the mountains, nothing overt about the Centennial State makes it odd, …

Four Corners Monument Colorado

Learn Some Fun Facts about Colorado

October 22, 2021 By //  by Jessica Hughes

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 on the western half of the …

Dotsero Volcano Crater Colorado

Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?

July 30, 2021 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 …

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