Colorado

Introduction

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Being one of the square western states does not mean this state is square at all. If you're looking for skiing, fly fishing, hiking and an infamous cannibal this is the state for you. The traditional home to several Native American tribes, the first Europeans were Spanish settlers following the Rio Grande. After the Mexican-American War the Colorado Territory was created and eventually became a state on August 1st 1876. Today the state of Colorado is known for its great outdoor activities and delicious breweries.

History

Geography

Cities

• Arvada
• Aurora
• Boulder is a liberal town home to the university of Colorado right on the foot hills
• Colorado Springs is the home to Pikes Peak and the Christian Right
• Denver is the mile high city.
• Durango is the major city in the Southwest nestled in the San Juan Mountains.
• Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and one of best breweries in Colorado
• Lakewood
• Pueblo is an old industrial town on the southern side of I-25
• Thornton
• Westminster

Ski Towns

Avon, Crested Butte, Steamboat, Telluride, Vail

Government Land

National Parks

• Mesa Verde National Park near Cortez.
• Rocky Mountain National Park between Grand Lake and Estes Park

State Parks

National Monument

• Canyons of the Ancients near Cortez.

Wilderness

National Forest

State Forest

BLM

Sights and Activities

Breweries

New Belgium Brewery, Bristol Brewing Company, Phantom Canyon Brewery

Hikes

Festivals

Weather

Getting There

Getting Around