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National Park Service: Tour of Park Geology: Colorado Plateau
Learn about the Colorado Plateau geology on this website.
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The Colorado River
Features basic information on the Colorado River including a map of the states it flows through.
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Colorado Wilderness: Weminuche Wilderness Area
A page on the Wilderness that includes an enchanting description, the location, and basic facts such as acres, elevation, miles of trails, and hunting areas.
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History: From Cliff Swellings to Statehood
This resource traces the history of Colorado from its earliest inhabitants to its admittance as the thirty-eighth state of the union.
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Colorado First
From the Colorado State Archives, a chronological list of when and where events or ideas first occurred in the state.
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History Colorado: Kids' Page
The Colorado historical society offers a collection of resources--games and short illustrated biographies--on Colorado history designed for kids from kindergarten through high school.
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Denver.gov: Denver's History
Discover the history behind the capital city of Colorado. There is a timeline of important dates with additional in-depth history and facts about Denver's symbols and government.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Geostories: A Rocky Mountain Bio Blitz
National Geographic's 2012 BioBlitz took place in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. This GeoStory captures the spirit and wildlife discoveries of the 2012 BioBlitz.
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande
A collection of essays and other information on Hispanic music and culture in the Northern Rio Grande area, with a primary focus on New Mexico and Colorado. Contains links to texts, audio files, and other research materials. Good for...
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Colorado Scenic Byways
Enjoy a scenic tour of some of Colorado's most beautiful and famous spots. Points out key places of interest along touring routes all over Colorado.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Colorado Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Colorado includes information on the poet laureate for the state, Mary Crow. Other sections include featured poets and poems specifically about Colorado.
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Colorado State Archives: Notable Coloradans
Features brief thumbnail sketches of famous people from Colorado in the fields of Entertainment, Art, Music, Athletics, Business, Literature, and Politics.
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Colorado State Archives: Symbols & Emblems
Gives background information on the symbols and emblems that represent the state of Colorado. Find details on the state's flag, seal, motto, nickname, flower, song, and more.
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Denver: The Mile High City
This is the official website for the city of Denver, Colorado. There is much information for both residents and visitors. Get facts on all the services Denver provides plus discover what attractions this "Mile High City" has to offer.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Colorado
Provides comprehensive information regarding Colorado's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
NSTATE
The Geography of Colorado
Netstate provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Colorado. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations, and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Colorado
Discover more about the Rocky Mountains. Why is Colorado called the "Centennial State?" Look at this website for captivating facts.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Mesa Verde National Park
Printable travel guide that describes the Mesa Verde National Park that exists today. Included is a brief historical sketch of the park.
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Colorado Historical Society: Kit Carson: A Hero in Fact and Fiction [Pdf]
A short biography of the legend of the West, Kit Carson. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Colorado
This site provides a state fact sheet on Colorado from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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Doing History, Keeping the Past
Fun site gives great pictures and explanations of Colorado history: farmers and ranchers, city dwellers, mining towns, Native Americans. Take virtual field trips into Denver's history.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Colorado State Archives: The Granada Japanese Internment Camp
An extensive collection of records that give information about the Japanese Interment Camp at Granada, Colorado is provided here. These include documents, photographs, speeches, letters, and publications.
National Basketball Association
Nba: Denver Nuggets
The official site of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado's NBA basketball team.