Colorado History

Imagine the challenges faced over a century ago as pioneers transformed the arid Colorado terrain into something truly remarkable.

Picture a time when crossing a river meant trusting a handbuilt bridge, crafted by the same spirit that forged Colorado’s frontier.

Montrose has some remarkable stories hiding in its historic buildings. Imagine wandering through the past on those streets where legends linger.

Take a virtual tour of Como, Colorado, the nearly abandoned town that is home to the only remaining narrow-gauge roundhouse in the state.

Some town names in Colorado are downright playful. They might just make you smile and spark a bit of curiosity about their origins.

One of the oldest continuously running restaurants in Colorado is known for possibly coining the name of Rocky Mountain Oysters and has served famous patrons like Theodore Roosevelt, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Sitting Bull.

The Gold Hill School near Boulder is the oldest continuously operating public school in Colorado.

A forgotten railway once linked Grand Junction to a now-vanished mining town. Today, remnants of the route and an underground coal fire still tell its story.

The legends surrounding the Colorado River are a reminder of the magic in our natural world, inviting everyone to listen closely.

Did you know this popular party drink originated in Fort Collins?