The Colorado quarter was issued as part of the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program. This program released commemorative quarters representing each of the 50 states in the United States, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. The Colorado quarter was released on June 14, 2006, and features unique designs on the […]
In simple translation, Colorado is a Spanish word that means colored red. It is derived from the Spanish word rojo, meaning red. The name Colorado was given because of the reddish tint of the Colorado River, caused by sedimentation. After several name changes, the name Colorado was later chosen for the Centennial State in 1861
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Central City Colorado Central City, located approximately 38 miles west of Denver, is known as “The Richest Square Mile On Earth”. During the Pikes Peak Gold Rush in 1859, the town earned its nickname when it became the wealthiest square mile in the United Sates due to its abundance of gold and silver mines. In
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Idaho Springs and Central City Colorado The Pikes Peak Gold Rush was a major event and milestone in Colorado and American history. It was triggered by the discovery of gold in the Colorado Territory in 1858, which led to a rush of prospectors and settlers to the Pikes Peak region. The first discovery of gold
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The largest flat top mountain in the WORLD is the Grand Mesa. Located on the Western Slope of Colorado, near the city of Grand Junction, the Grand Mesa has an area of over 500 square miles (1,295 square kilometers) and is the largest flat top mountains in the world. It rises to an elevation of
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The highest paved road in America is the Road to Mount Evans, also known as Colorado State Highway 5. The road leads to the summit of Mount Evans, which is one of Colorado’s highest peaks, with an elevation of 14,271 feet (4,350 meters) above sea level. The Road to Mount Evans starts in Idaho Springs,
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Mount Elbert Colorado is home to many towering peaks, with the highest mountains reaching elevations over 14,000 feet (4,267 meters). The five tallest mountains in Colorado include – Mount Elbert – 14,440 feet (4,401 meters) Mount Massive – 14,429 feet (4,396 meters) Mount Harvard – 14,421 feet (4,394 meters) Blanca Peak – 14,345 feet (4,372
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Denver Colorado By population, the biggest city in Colorado is the City of Denver. The population of Denver is approximately 733,114 residents. The population of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as the Denver Metro Area, was 2,998,982 in 2020. In addition to being the biggest city in Colorado, the City of Denver is
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Colorado is a state located in the western region of the United States. It is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, Utah to the west, and Arizona to the southwest. The capital and largest city of Colorado is
COLORADO STATE CACTUS – CLARET CUP CACTUS In case you were wondering, the official cactus of Colorado is the Claret Cup Cactus, also know as the King Cup Cactus. It’s official scientific name is “Echinocereus Triglochidiatus“. (Try saying that three times fast!) The Colorado State Cactus resembles a cluster of Barrel Cactus with
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By geographic distance, the longest river across the State of Colorado is the Arkansas River. Although the Rio Grande River is longer in total length (1890-miles), the Arkansas River covers a larger surface area within the State of Colorado (324+ miles). Headwaters of the Arkansas River From its headwaters near the City of Leadville, the
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The official state fruit of Colorado is the famous Palisade Peach. Known for its extra delicious flavor, the Palisade Peach is truly one of the sweetest parts of Colorado. In fact, the fruit is so popular it even has its own Palisade Peach Festival. Why Are Palisade Peaches So Sweett Palisade Peaches get
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Colorado was originally home to numerous Native American Tribes including the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, Ute, Navajo, Apache, Shoshone, Comanche, and Pueblo Indians. Today, only “the Southern Ute Tribe and the Mountain Ute Tribe” are Federally recognized in the State of Colorado. Across the Centennial State, several towns, cities, and counties are named after the tribes
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Believe it or not, Pack Burro Racing is the official sport of Colorado. The sport originated in Colorado during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush in mid 1800’s. Today spectators can still experience this unique Colorado Sport during the Pack Burrow Race Days at the Town of Fairplay. The Pack Burrow Race Days are a annual
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The State of Colorado is approximately 104,185 mi^2 making it the 8th largest state in the United States. By distance, the Centennial State is approximately 380 miles wide by 280 miles long. In comparison, the State of Colorado is almost the same size as New Zealand. By geographic area, the State of Colorado is larger
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Another iconic symbol of Colorado and the Poster Child of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife is the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. Designated the State Animal of Colorado in 1961, the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep can often be seen along high elevation highways and Colorado Mountain Passes. In fact, it is very common to find Big
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Fortunately, the state insect of Colorado is a Butterfly (“Hypaurotis Cysalus”) and not the Tarantula Hawk Wasp, sorry New Mexico! The Hairstreak Butterfly is usually grey on the bottom with purplish wings on top. This colorful butterfly can frequently be found along the Western Slope or in the Southern Regions of Colorado and other surrounding
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Colorado Abbreviation – CO The abbreviation for the state of Colorado is “CO”. The abbreviation is formed by taking the first two letters of the state’s name and using them as a shortened form. This two-letter abbreviation is commonly used on postal addresses, driver’s licenses, license plates, and other official documents. The use of two-letter
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The official state gem of Colorado is Aquamarine. This semi-rare, Cyan Colored (Blue/Green), precious gemstone can be found near Mount Antero and Mount White. It is said that the Aquamarine Gem mines of Colorado “are among the finest quality gem producers in the world.” The Aquamarine Gemstone is also be found/mined in Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar,
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STATE ROCK OF COLORADO – YULE MARBLE One of the most iconic symbols of the United State comes from Yule Creek Valley in Marble, Colorado. This white marble is only found in the Elk Mountains of Colorado at over 7,990 ft in elevation. If you have ever been to Washington D.C. then you have probably seen
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The State Tree of Colorado is the Colorado Blue Spruce. This Symbol of Colorado can grow anywhere from 50 to 130 feet tall with a width up to 30+ feet at the base. In the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Blue Spruce can live over 200 years. Naturally growing at high elevations between 6,000 and 11,500
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COLORADO STATE BIRD – LARK BUNTING The state bird of Colorado is the Majestic Lark Bunting! Although Colorado is home to numerous species of birds, the State of Colorado thought the Lark Bunting was the most symbolic representation of the Centennial State. In their infinite wisdom, the Colorado General Assembly reviewed the Western Bluebird, Rufous
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Originaly, the first Capitol Building of Colorado was actuallly in Old Colorado City near Colorado Springs. The City of Denver moved the Statehouse around 1894. Home to the “Colorado General Assembly and the offices of the Governor”, the Capitol Building can be found at 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203. The City of Denver
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The Colorado National Parks List includes: 1) Black Canyon Of The Gunnison: Montrose, CO. Great Sand Dunes National Historic and Preserve: Mosca, CO. 3) Mesa Verde National Park: Cortez and Mancos, CO. 4) Rocky Mountain National Park: Estes Park and Grand Lake, CO. Despite what Google says, Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park are
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Did you know there are a total of six Titan 1 Missile Silos across the Eastern Plains of Colorado. “The Titan 1 was originally one of the first strategic, intercontinental ballistic missiles developed by the United States. The 98-foot-long, two-stage missile was fueled by kerosene (RP-1 fuel) and liquid oxygen, and was designed to carry
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Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876. It was the 38th state to join the United States. The road to statehood was a long one for Colorado, as it had been a territory since 1861. However, it was not until the discovery of gold in 1858 and the subsequent influx of settlers that statehood
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On the official State Seal of Colorado, the Latin Phrase “Nil Sine Numine” can be found on a white banner just above the date “1876”. Because the phrase Nil Sine Numine is Latin in origin, the translation has two meanings in the English language. The first translation means “Nothing Without Providence” and the second interpretation
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The Rocky Mountains of Colorado are the headwaters to over seven major rivers, including the Colorado River. The headwaters of the Colorado River are found at La Poudre Pass Lake located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. From this small lake directly north of the Town of Grand Lake, the Colorado River begins
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Built-in “1984”, the tallest building in Colorado is the Republic Plaza Building located in Downtown Denver. The building is 56 stories, and over 714 feet tall. This Denver Skyscraper can be found at 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, along the 16th Street Mall. Republic Plaza Building Share Tallest Building in Colorado on Social –
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