This mountain range stretches from New Mexico into Canada , but Colorado is home to the tallest peak—Mount Elbert, 14, feet above sea level. Journey east and you'll hit the Great Plains. The mountains are home to Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep the Colorado state mammal , mountain goats, black bears, mountain lions , and beavers , the endangered boreal toad, golden eagles, and great horned owls.
There are dozens of trees native to Colorado; many of them—including ponderosa pine—are conifers. If you smell the bark of the ponderosa pine, you might catch a whiff of vanilla or butterscotch. Oil, coal, and natural gas are all mined here. But Colorado also generates solar and wind energy.
Wind accounts for about 13 percent of the total electricity produced in Colorado. Gold, uranium, and molybdenum a mineral used to harden steel are found in Colorado. These cookies do not store any personal information. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
We wish the incoming administration our best wishes as they begin their tenure. Check out this latest video from the campaign…. The Rocky Mountains — home to the highest peaks in central North America — run through our fine state. Speaking of mountains that top 14, feet — our famous 14ers — we have At an elevation of more than 11, feet, The Eisenhower Tunnel is the highest auto tunnel in the world. At 1, pounds, the largest silver nugget was found in an Aspen mine in It is hard to believe no one has thought of that yet….
Colorado has 15 craft breweries for every , people, ranking 5 of all states. Did you know… 5. Colorado is the only state in history to turn down the Olympics. Colorado has ski joring. Spanning hundreds of square miles and standing more than 10, feet above sea level, the Grand Mesa is home to various wildlife, distinct geologic features, national forest, and beautiful views. The Grand Mesa, which Is located close to Grand Junction, has a total area of around square miles, reaching as far as both the Colorado and Gunnison rivers.
Most of the mesa itself is located within the Grand Mesa National Forest , which is inhabited by many species of animal. The road climbs up to 14, feet above sea level and guides travelers up steep and curvy terrain to bring them to the top of Mt. This step has become somewhat of a tourist attraction, with many visitors to Denver posing for pictures.
Of course, you can download an elevation app and check for yourself. The Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City is one of the highest suspension bridges in the world, reaching a height of 1, feet.
The area has been developed into a bit of a theme park with some rides, as well as camping. They were supposed to be held in Denver, but citizens voted against it. Ironically, Colorado is home to the U. Olympic Committee and the Olympic Training Center.
Running through the central part of Denver, it is the longest continuous commercial street in the U. The street stretches Resting at 10, feet this old mining town is still a vibrant place for tourists and locals alike with a historic downtown, museums, restaurants, shops, and plenty of outdoor activities.
Stop by Leadville year round for a slice of authentic Old West. The dune rises just at feet above the valley floor, making it perfect for some sand surfing! We know the best peaches come from Palisade and the best green chilis come from Pueblo, but did you know that the best sweet melon comes from Rocky Ford? Located in the Arkansas Valley of Eastern Colorado, the town boasts a flourishing agriculture scene with mostly delicious cantaloupe and watermelon.
Derived from the Spanish language, the name was given due to the red silt carried out by the Colorado River. Surprisingly, the Pikes Peak Highway goes all the way to the top year round, weather pending unlike Mt Evans Byway, which closes from late October to May. The Rocky Mountains in Colorado contain many massive peaks that reach over 10, feet. Have you hiked your first fourteener yet? Because of the Rocky Mountains covering such a large portion of the state, the mean elevation of Colorado is 6, feet.
From the highest point of 14, feet atop Mount Elbert to the lowest point at 3, feet in the eastern plains where the Arkansas River flows into Kansas, Colorado has a wicked high mean elevation.
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