
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 states.
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Tallest Mountains In Colorado
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

Aquamarine – Colorado Gemstone
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

Colorado Nuclear Missile Complex – Titan 1
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

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep – Colorado State Animal
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

Native Tribes in Colorado
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
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Tallest Building in Colorado – Republic Plaza
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

Colorado River Headwaters
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

Colorado State Motto – Nil Sine Numine
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,

Richest Square Mile on Earth – Central City
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

Biggest City In Colorado
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