A Glimpse into Colorado’s Past: Tour an Abandoned Settlement
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Colorado has changed immensely since the time when settlers first arrived in search of riches during its inception in the mid-1800s, but if you dig deep enough, it's possible to stumble upon reminders of the state's past that are still hanging on.
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Some of these reminders come in the form of artifacts, ghost towns, and abandoned buildings that were once home to members of mining communities that arrived during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush.
While it can be incredibly dangerous and often illegal to explore abandoned places like these in person, advancements in technology have made it possible for us to take virtual tours of many of these otherwise unreachable places.
One YouTuber known for his explorations of historic and abandoned Colorado locales by the name of Derelict Doug has given us virtual access to what was once a settlement high in the Rocky Mountains that has been sitting silently for many years.
Keep scrolling to check out this old, abandoned glimpse into Colorado's past:
A Glimpse into Colorado’s Past: Tour an Abandoned Settlement
Gallery Credit: Nate Wilde
As we've learned from Derelict Doug's video above, some of the signs that an old settlement is nearby come in the form of stumbling upon old artifacts, many of which are comprised of metal.
Now that we've checked out this old settlement, keep scrolling to check out some more abandoned places in Colorado:
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