The History Behind Colorado’s Abandoned South Platte Hotel
The deteriorating hotel is the last remaining building from the community of South Platte and serves as an important reminder of Colorado's past.
Colorado History
The Big Thompson Flood of 1976
It was July 31, 1976, when Colorado experienced one of the most deadly natural disasters in its modern history:
Colorado Mining Town Destroyed by the 1884 Silver Plume Fire
The old mining community of Silver Plume, Colorado fell victim to a devastating fire in 1884 which nearly destroyed the entire town.
History of Fatalities + Fire at Now-Abandoned Colorado Ski Resort
Geneva Basin is an abandoned ski resort outside of Georgetown, Colorado, and has an unfortunate history of fatal accidents and a devastating fire.
The Most Irish Towns in Colorado
As far back as the 1850s, 1 in 2 immigrants in America claimed Irish heritage.
The Development of Colorado’s Ski Industry
A lot of events had to take place for Colorado to become the world-class skiing destination that it is today.
20 Delicious Ways Colorado Loves to Enjoy Green Chili
We asked about your favorite foods to add Colorado Green Chili to, and these answers made us hungry.
Classic Photos: Grand Junction Colorado’s Coveted Donkey Races of 1952
This Grand Junction, Colorado event may have very well been the sport of kings. Take a trip back to June of 1952 with these Robert Grant Images of Grand Junction's donkey races.
How the Dust Bowl of the 1930s Dreadfully Impacted Colorado
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was a dark time in U.S. history, and a devastating period for southeastern Colorado.
Is Colorado Home to the World’s Second-Tallest Statue of Jesus?
When it was built in 1933, Colorado’s Christ the King statue was the second-tallest statue of Jesus in the entire world.