Nestled along the scenic Million Dollar Highway in southwest Colorado, Durango, Colorado, stands as the vibrant county seat of La […]
Tag: Colorado History
The Lost Souls of the Purgatoire River: El Rio de las Animas Perdidas
Deep within the rugged canyons of Colorado lies a mystery etched into the landscape, a tale of a vanished Spanish […]
Ouray, Colorado: Discovering the “Switzerland of America” and its Legendary Past
Nestled deep within a breathtaking natural rock amphitheater, Ouray, Colorado, stands as a testament to the rugged spirit of the […]
Unearthing the Riches: A Deep Dive into Colorado’s Historic Red Mountain Mining District
Nestled high in the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, the Red Mountain Mining District stands as a powerful […]
Fort Garland, Colorado: A Historic Frontier Outpost
Deep in the heart of the picturesque San Luis Valley lies Fort Garland, Colorado, a historic frontier outpost established in […]
Buckskin Joe, Colorado: A Mining Camp’s Journey Through Time
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Buckskin Joe, Colorado, represents a quintessential tale of the American West: a […]
Guston, Colorado: Unearthing the Rich History of a Vanished Mining Town
Nestled within Colorado’s rugged San Juan Mountains, Guston, Colorado, emerged as a bustling, albeit short-lived, mining camp at the foot […]
Unlocking the Secrets of the Haunted Baldpate Inn: History, Keys, and Ghosts in Estes Park
Nestled high in the Colorado mountains at an elevation of 9,000 feet, the historic Baldpate Inn in Estes Park has […]
Guffey, Colorado: Unearthing the Quirky Gold Rush Ghost Town with Animal Mayors
Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of southern Park County, Guffey, Colorado, stands as a truly unique destination—a former gold rush […]
Boggsville, Colorado: A Forgotten Frontier Settlement
Nestled on the banks of the Purgatoire River, near its confluence with the Arkansas River, Boggsville, Colorado stands as a […]
Unearthing the Echoes: The Rise and Haunting Fall of Gilman, Colorado’s Abandoned Company Town
Nestled precariously on the side of Battle Mountain, approximately 12 miles southeast of Avon, Gilman, Colorado stands as a haunting […]
Leadville, Colorado: A Historic Mining Marvel
Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies, Leadville, Colorado, stands as a testament to America’s rich mining history, captivating visitors with […]