Colorado, Western state in the Mountain region, United States
Colorado is a state in the Mountain region of the United States and covers roughly 104,000 square miles of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert land at an average elevation around 6800 feet (2073 meters). The terrain connects different natural zones that shape how the landscape looks and how people move through it.
The region shifted when the Pike's Peak Gold Rush drew thousands of prospectors between 1858 and 1862, prompting statehood in 1876. That period reshaped settlement patterns and infrastructure across the territory.
The state's cultural life mixes Native American traditions, Spanish colonial customs, and more recent waves of settlement into everyday experience. You see this blend in local markets, restaurant menus, and regional festivals that take place across its 64 counties.
The state includes 42 state parks, 4 national parks, 8 national monuments, and 11 national forests that stay open for outdoor activities and exploration throughout the year. Different elevations and climate zones let visitors experience everything from hiking to winter sports depending on the season.
The Continental Divide runs through the state and sends rivers eastward toward the Atlantic and westward via the Colorado River toward the Pacific. This invisible line separates the two largest watersheds in North America right through the middle of the territory.
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Colorado contains natural areas and historical sites located away from main roads and common routes. These places tell the story of the state's geology and human history through varied landscapes. Visitors will find sand dunes, waterfalls, rock formations, and remains from the mining era. Locations...
The Stanley Hotel
154 km
Pikes Peak
43.3 km
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
78.3 km
Mesa Verde National Park
323.1 km
Four Corners Monument
382.5 km
Garden of the Gods
56.2 km
Blue Mustang
116.8 km
Manitou Incline
51.7 km
Rocky Mountain National Park
151.1 km
Empower Field at Mile High
92.5 km
Royal Gorge Bridge
61.8 km
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
141.1 km
Mile High Stadium
92.7 km
La Garita Caldera
186.6 km
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
198.3 km
Mount Blue Sky
66.7 km
Rocky Flats Plant
102.3 km
Hanging Lake
160.4 km
WWV
191 km
Longs Peak
140 km
Bishop Castle
110.3 km
Rollins Pass
105.2 km
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
281 km
American Discovery Trail
73.8 km
Black Mesa
285.1 km
Flatirons
111 km
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
93.5 km
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
96.1 km
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