History of Colorado

7 Large and Powerful Dams of Colorado

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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 …

The Enduring Legacy of Chief Ouray

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Historians remain divided on 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 …

5 Infamous Colorado Tornadoes

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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 …

8 Famous Quotes from Colorado

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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 …

Fossils: Colorado’s Wayback Machine

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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 …

Colorado Town Mottos & Nicknames

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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 …

Brief History of the Colorado Flag

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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 …

Learn Some Fun Facts about Colorado

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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 …

14 Charming Main Streets in Colorado

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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

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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 …

Colorado’s 14 Oldest Bars and Saloons

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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

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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 …

Learn Colorado’s Official State Symbols

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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, …

Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?

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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 …

Brief History of Wildfires in Colorado

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The same warm, dry climate that draws citizens and visitors to Colorado is also the perfect climate for dangerous and devastating wildfires. In recent years, wildfires in the western United States have become …