Why Colorado’s July 4 Fireworks Are Different This Year
Colorado knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July. We have mountain-town parades, small-town festivals, …
From Texas to Colorado: The Story of Juneteenth in the Centennial State
Juneteenth began with a delayed message of freedom. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived …
The Tommyknockers: Colorado’s Mischievous Mine Spirits
If you hear knocking deep inside an old Colorado mine, do not answer too quickly. …
Summer 2026 Outdoor Festivals and Events in Colorado Mountain Towns
As soon as the snow melts, Colorado’s mountain towns come alive. Summer in the high …
UFO Watchtower and the Strange Skies of the San Luis Valley
There are places in Colorado where the mountains make you feel small. There are places …
The Strange History of Nikola Tesla in Colorado Springs
Lightning Experiments, Mystery Lab, Giant Sparks, and the “Messages from Mars” There are some places …
Colorado’s Haunted Gold Camp Tunnels: The Spooky Road Trip from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek
The confusing local history behind Colorado’s eerie mining roads If you’ve ever tried to find …
The Lost Town Beneath Pueblo Reservoir: Swallows, the 1921 Flood, and the Haunting History of Lake Pueblo
Today, Pueblo Reservoir feels like a place built for summer. Boats cut across the blue …
How to Change a Colorado State Park Camping Reservation Last-Minute
I was able to reschedule my CPWshop campsite on arrival day after car trouble… but …