Colorado
The Centennial State
- Founded: August 1, 1876
- Capital: Denver
- Highest Point: Mount Elbert (14,440 ft)
- Counties Visited
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Castles in the Clouds at Mount Falcon Park
Ruins of a castle built in the early 1900’s, a proposed Summer White House for presidents, and plenty of recreation opportunities abound in one of Denver’s most spectacular mountain parks.
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17 Mile House and Farm Park
Six way stations spaced every 2 to 3 miles originally served as taverns, inns and stage stops along the Smoky Hill & Cherokee Trails, named for their distance to Denver. The 17 Mile House is the only one that remains in a rural setting and in its original location.
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Colorado’s Railroad Heritage and the Colorado Railroad Museum
Railroads helped shape Colorado’s transportation network, proliferating after the 1850s gold rush. By the 1880s, narrow gauge trains dominated, facilitating mining and tourism, but declined with the rise of the automobile. Heritage railways preserve this legacy. The Colorado Railroad Museum showcases over 100 historical trains, including the unique “Galloping Goose,” cogwheel steam engines, and more,…
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Fork in the Road
You can’t miss this fork in the road. It’s one of the largest in the world.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
According to the WPA American Guide Series, “a bathing suit is the best costume for sand skiing”. Indeed, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve provides many opportunities for recreation and education.