Situated in the heart of North America, Colorado is a land-locked state that is known for its mountainous terrain and gorgeous scenery. While there are plains to the east, the Rocky Mountains and surrounding foothills create significant elevation changes across the state. The mountains also significantly influence weather conditions at all elevation levels. Colorado is […]

For more than 13,000 years, Colorado inhabitants have been living off the land and navigating across the mountainous terrain. European explorers and settlers arrived far more recently, but exploring the land and taking in the scenic beauty of the landscape continue to be a popular activity. With 42 state parks and four national parks in […]