In 1976, Colorado was invited to host the Winter Olympics, but the state's citizens voted against it due to the potential negative impacts it could have on the environment and local economy. The majority of the state's population was concerned about the environmental damage that could be cause...
Enjoy Colorado like a local! Find out what to wear and what to bring along, while also learning the lingo for your next adventure.
The Colorado River drains the Western Slope. There are the San Juan Mountains to the south and the Colorado Plateau, a desert that spreads out toward other states.The Black Canyon of the Gunnison has beautiful views of steep granite cliffs sculpted by the Gunnison River. The Grand Mesa is th...
This book is part of a series of 50 quick facts about each of the United States of America. This book covers the state of Colorado. Facts about the major cities, the history of the state, famous people linked to Colorado and many more subjects. This book contains all you will ever ...
Colorado's first U.S. senator, Jerome B. Chaffee, pronounced with a long 'a', lent his name to Chaffee County. The Ute Indians called the Salida area of Chaffee County home prior to any white settlers. Many surrounding mountain peaks have Ute names. ...
Living in a state that, traditionally, gets as much snow as we get here in Colorado, you probably feel the urge, from time to time, to pick up a pile of snow and throw it at somebody. Historically, this is known as throwing a 'snowball', just in case you were unaware. Don't be...
Colorado is one of the sunniest states, averaging 300+ days of sunshine every year. The Great Sand Dunes National Monument is home to the tallest sand dune!
We asked you for some fun facts about western Colorado's largest city that not everybody knows. Scroll on to check out15 things you may not have knownabout old 'belly-ache-flatts'. 15 Facts About Grand Junction, Colorado That Not Everyone Knows ...
We asked you for some fun facts about western Colorado's largest city that not everybody knows. Scroll on to check out15 things you may not have knownabout old 'belly-ache-flatts'. 15 Facts About Grand Junction, Colorado That Not Everyone Knows ...
Get to know Colorado's amazing Blue Spruce Pine in the gallery below. 10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Colorado’s State Tree Colorado's Blue Spruce Pine has been our official state tree since March 7th, 1939. Scroll through ten facts you may not have known about this special tree...