Old West Colorado |
I have lived here for many years, read about and visited numerous areas rich in old west Colorado history.
Native Americans depended on the abundant buffalo herds for food, clothing and shelter until the white man arrived, butchering them for sport and to feed the ever growing population pouring into the state. The buffalo almost became extinct.
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| Colorado Explorers Colorado would never have come to be without the curiosity of the early Colorado explorers. What was their interest in this rugged and dangerous part of the old west? |
| Colorado Early Commerce From the first time explorers set foot in the state, Colorado early commerce started a revenue for the new territory. |
| Colorado Native Americans Colorado Native Americans have been in the region for thousands of years. They were the first people of the state. |
| Pikes Peak Colorado The exploration of Pikes Peak Colorado centuries ago lead to many discoveries. There was gold in them there hills! |
| Colorado Gold Rush The Colorado gold rush began in 1859, ten years after gold was discovered in California. At this news of a new strike, thousands headed for the gold fields of Colorado to make their fortune. |
| Colorado Railroads Although the gold rush was instrumental in bringing Colorado railroads into being, the U.S. government sent expeditions into the state for a rail line push to the Pacific. |
| Colorado Antique Postcards Lithographs have been made into these Colorado antique postcards. Just look at the detail from the early 1900's, before the photographic camera was invented. |
| Ute Pass Ute Pass was the only way to travel from the plains of southeast Colorado into the mountains. It opened up inaccessible terrain to miners, homesteaders and tourists. |
| Eastern Colorado The plains and foothills of Colorado are a playground of activities. Come along and enjoy eastern Colorado! |
| Central Colorado Central Colorado is pristine in nature with canyons, forests and mountains. It is a wonderland taking you back in time. |
| Western Colorado Western Colorado has something for everyone. From wineries to rafting, there is a great deal to see and do. |
| Colorado Hauntings Colorado hauntings and ghosts are indeed very real. Myself and others have experienced them. Legends and folklore have imbedded these ghost stories into Colorado history. |
| Colorado Legends Colorado legends are the people, male and female, who have left their mark in the history of Colorado. |
| Colorado Folklore Tall tales are the backbone of Colorado folklore. Some are fact, most are fiction. But all have a hint of truth. |
| Colorado Fun Facts Colorado fun facts gives you insight into the state's history and valuable information for research. |
| Colorado Outdoors Colorado outdoors gives you a look at the many places of interest in various sections of the state. You may be surprised at what you find. |
| Colorado Wildfires When you think of Colorado wildfires you normally envision forests. Wildfires effect towns and people also. |
| Altitude Sickness If you are planning a vacation to Colorado, altitude sickness is a very real problem. You need to be prepared so your trip will be a pleasant one. |
| Colorado Wildlife The Colorado wildlife we live with every day is very tolerant of humans. Here are a few of our mountain visitors. |
| Colorado Events To make your visit more authentic, visit Colorado events throughout the state. You will be transported into the past and find new and interesting activities in the present. |
| Colorado Articles Colorado articles are a great way to get up to date historic information on old west Colorado. |
| Resources Resources available to help you prepare for your old west travel destinations. |
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