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Colorado

Colorado

Colorado is a scenery filled state bordered by Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah. Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at a common point which is an area known as Four Corners. The climate in Colorado varies by elevation. The higher the elevation brings a decrease in temperature and a higher level of precipitation.

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About Colorado

On February 28, 1861 outgoing President James Buchanan signed an act of congress setting up the free Territory of Colorado. The Colorado River was believed to originate in the territory, which is where the state name of Colorado comes from. On August 2, 1876 President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation to admit the state into the union as the 38th state.

If you want to do it, it can be done in Colorado. Skiing, hiking, shopping, dining, gaming, and relaxing are all well within reach in Colorado. Bring the kids to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park located in in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. At Glenwood Caverns guests enjoy guided tours of Glenwood Caverns & Historic Fairy Caves; Colorado's only alpine coaster; giant swing; gondola; 4D theater and much more. For the skier in the group they won’t want to miss a stop in Vail, Colorado. Vail Mountain features 5,289 acres of downhill and cross-country trails and is one of the best all-around ski mountains in the world.

In Denver, Colorado those who enjoy a fine brew will want to take the Denver Microbrew Tour, a two-hour guided walking tour of Denver and its microbreweries. While in Denver drop mom off at The Spa at The Brown Palace to enjoy tranquility and bliss. The Spa at The Brown Palace offers six massage and skin treatment rooms; steam rooms with aromatherapy; and a nail and hair salon. Visit colorado.com for more fun things to do in Colorado!

Denver, Colorado is the capital city and also the largest city in the state. The state covers a total area of 104,094 sq miles. Colorado is also known as the Centennial State because it became a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of the nation's Declaration of Independence. The Lark Bunting is the state bird adopted on April 29, 1931. The state flower is the Rocky Mountain Columbine. The motto is Nil sine Numine which means Nothing without Providence.
Famous people from Colorado:

*Tim Allen-Actor
*John Denver-Singer
*Glenn Miller-Band Leader
*Scott Carpenter-Carpenter
*Bill Murray-Actor

Colorado Fun Facts:

*The world's largest flat-top mountain is in Grand Mesa, CO.
*The United States federal government owns more than 1/3 of the land in Colorado.
*Colfax Avenue in Denver is the longest continuous street in America.
*Hundreds of thousands of valentines are re-mailed each year from Loveland.
*Rocky Ford has been dubbed the melon capital of the world.

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Carl Landry #24 of the New Orleans Hornets talks with referee Scott Foster prior to facing the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Rocky the mascot of the Denver Nuggets wears a Tim Tebow Denver Broncos jersey as he entertains the crowd during a break in the action against the New Orleans Hornets at the Pepsi Center on January 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Hornets defeated the Nuggets 94-81.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Greivis Vasquez #21 of the New Orleans Hornets drives with the ball against Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets as Hornets head coach Montey Williams (R) looks on and Nene Hilario #31 of the Denver Nuggets and Chris Kaman #35 of the New Orleans Hornets battle for position at the Pepsi Center on January 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Hornets defeated the Nuggets 94-81.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock delivers the game ball as the New Orleans Hornets face the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Hornets defeated the Nuggets 94-81.

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