Colorado History

Take a trip back in time on a virtual tour through Colorado’s nearly-abandoned Stapleton Airport mere hours before it closed its doors forever.

A few years ago, Colorado replaced Columbus Day with a day honoring Italian Catholic Saint Frances Cabrini, a sister with strong ties to the state.

Paradox may sound like a mystery, but its right-angle river bend is a geology lover's dream and a hidden gem for adventurers.

Learn about the Trujillo Homestead, a Colorado landmark that dates back to the state’s early years.

The Lithia Spring in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has a history of treating a number of medical conditions, including manic-depression, arthritis, and gout.

Learn about Las Barracas, a site in Colorado that originally served as a military barrack during WWII but was converted into agriculture labor housing.

Ever thought about Colorado's borders? It’s more than just a rectangle; it’s a puzzle with nearly 700 straight lines.

See the Old Traditional Ute Dance, hear generations-old songs, meet drummers, dancers, and reconnect with the history alive in the Western Slope.

In 1887, a petrified man was supposedly found in Colorado, but after touring as a sideshow, it was determined to have been manmade.

For many years, Baby Doe’s Matchless Mine, a restaurant chain inspired by a historic Colorado figure, was a staple in the Centennial State.

Stepping into Denver’s 1893 Buckhorn Exchange is like walking into the Old West. It’s Colorado’s oldest restaurant—and a must-see history mixed with surprise.

A serial killer known as Alex Ewing once wreaked havoc across Colorado, claiming a number of victims before being sent to prison.