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Millions of people ski, snowboard, mountain bike, hike, and sightsee in Colorado’s ski resorts each year. To move all their visitors around steep mountain terrain, …
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Next up in our series exploring Colorado’s state parks is North Sterling! North Sterling State Park is located in the northeastern corner of Colorado and …
Colorado State Publications Blog
Colorado has witnessed its fair share of intense winter weather. The state’s history is peppered with legendary snowstorms and blizzards that have left an indelible …
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As we near the end of 2023, we’re sharing the most popular items that the State Publications Library added to our digital repository over the …
Colorado State Publications Blog
Our series on Colorado’s governors continues with William E. Sweet, Colorado’s 23rd governor. Governor Sweet served one term from 1923-1925. Early Life William Ellery Sweet …
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With Thanksgiving kicking off this year’s holiday season, it’s time for many Coloradans to turn their kitchens into bakeries. But Colorado’s altitude can present a problem for holiday baking.
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Our series travelling Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways continues along the Colorado River Headwaters! As its name suggests, the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic and Historic …
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Next up in our series exploring Colorado’s state park is Navajo Lake! Nestled in southwestern Colorado, Navajo Lake State Park provides access to a 35-mile-long reservoir …
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Our series on Colorado’s governors continues with Oliver H. Shoup, Colorado’s 22nd governor. Governor Shoup served two terms from 1919-1923. Early life Oliver Shoup was …
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This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, observed nationally from September 17 to September 23. Child Passenger Safety Week is intended to bring awareness to …
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As the summer winds down, many Coloradans and visitors are planning their final Fourteener summits before the winter weather hits. Colorado is home to 58 …
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A new record for the largest hailstone recorded in Colorado was set during a thunderstorm on August 8th! The record-setting hailstone was measured at 5.25 …
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Our series travelling Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways continues through the Collegiate Peaks!
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Today marks the 90th anniversary of one of the worst floods in Denver History. On August 3, 1933 torrential rains caused the Castlewood Canyon Dam …
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Next up in our series exploring Colorado’s state parks is Mueller State Park! Sprawling over 5,000 acres of diverse landscapes, this state park offers an …
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The boreal toad is Colorado’s only alpine toad species, living in mountain lakes, ponds, meadows, and wetlands at elevations between 8,000 and 12,000 feet. Boreal …
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Now that we’ve reached the summer solstice, Coloradans can get over 14 hours of sunlight a day! With so much sunshine to enjoy, Colorado is …
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Our series on Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways continues with Cache la Poudre – North Park. The Cache la Poudre – North Park Scenic and …
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It’s the time of year when miller moths invade the Front Range on their annual migration from the eastern plains into the mountains. And this …
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Our series on Colorado’s governors continues with Julius C. Gunter, Colorado’s 21st governor. Governor Gunter served one term from 1917-1919. As part of the State …