Despite what Google says, Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park are not located in Colorado. In fact, Google left out one of the Top National Parks from their search results that actually is in Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
“Colorado (U.S. National Park Service).” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)
Mesa Verde National Park
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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 Metro Area, was 2,998,982 in
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 St, Denver, CO 80202, along
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 Colorado include – Mount Elbert – 14,440 feet (4,401 meters) Mount Massive – 14,429 feet
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 of Colorado in 1961, the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep can often be seen along high
Colorado State Bird – Lark Bunting
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
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Colorado Abbreviation – CO
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
Colorado Quarter
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
Arkansas River – Longest River In Colorado
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
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
Pikes Peak Gold Rush
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
