Colorado was the 38th state to join the union.
It was settled in 1858 and entered the union on Aug 1, 1876.
The state capitol is in Denver
Their nickname is: The Centennial State / Colorful Colorado
Their motto is: Nothing without Providence
Origin of state's name: Taken from the Spanish for the "colorred" and was applied to the Colorado river.
Below is a list of some of the ciites we have visisted during our trip(s) to Colorado.
4 Corners | Colorado Springs | Denver | Estes Park |
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