Check Out Colorado's Legendary Caribou Ranch Recording Studio

Colorado's Caribou Ranch was once home to not only many timeless recordings from some of the most legendary bands of all time, but it also served as a getaway for musicians that had succumbed to the hardships that fame tends to bring.

However the case may have been, not only did famous artists flock to the somewhat, at the time, seductive studio and perhaps practically fairly secretive Caribou Ranch studios tucked deeply in rural Colorado but some of the most prolific recordings were made there as well.

Songs from some of the most well-known artists such as Elton John, America, Joe Walsh, Rod Stewart, War, Frank Zappa, John Denver, Supertramp, Billy Joel, Kris Kristofferson, Amy Grant, Joni Mitchell, and more were recorded at Colorado's Caribou Ranch.

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Not only that, Beatles legend John Lennon even stayed at the ranch because of Elton John's suggestion.

Unfortunately, the main recording studio that carries so much history burned down in 1985. However, you can still take a virtual tour of the famous Caribou Ranch:

Check Out Colorado's Legendary Caribou Ranch Recording Studio

Colorado was once home to a recording studio at which many legendary artists worked and some of the most timeless recordings in music history took shape.

15 Best Small Towns in Colorado to Visit

Whether they might be ski towns, old mining towns, or towns known for their hot springs, Colorado has no shortage of great small towns. I've lived in four very different parts of Colorado in my 34 years on this planet, (Eagle, Pueblo, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction,) and have traveled all over the state.

However, The Crazy Tourist's list of the 15 best small towns to visit in Colorado actually features some towns that I've never been to.

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