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Zebulon Pike - The turning point in Pike's very ordinary career came when he became the protégé of James Wilkinson, the commanding general of the U.S. Army. Wilkinson, one of American history's worst scoundrels...read more

Stephen Harriman Long - Major Long was the leader of the first scientific exploration up the Platte River. His party included several scientists who studied the geography and natural resources...read more

Breckenridge, Colorado History

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Tom's Baby - On July 23, 1887, the largest gold nugget ever found in the State of Colorado was discovered in Breckenridge. Tom Groves walked into the town cradling the blanket-wrapped bundle in his arms, weighing in at 13.5 lbs...read more

Canon City - Royal Gorge, Colorado History

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The Royal Gorge War - The Royal Gorge War was a battle waged between the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad and the Sante Fe railroad for the right-of-way to the bustling silver camps at Leadville. Armed gunmen hired by the Sante Fe Railroad took control of Rio Grande stations from Denver to Canon City...read more

According to the State of Colorado, heritage tourism is for those traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present...read more

Central City - Blackhawk, Colorado History

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The Richest Square Mile On Earth - In May of 1859, a major gold strike was found close to Clear Creek in the Rocky Mountains, and Central City was born. By July over 10,000 people lived in the new town of Central City and the surrounding areas...read more

Grubstakers- Colorado Goldrush Store located in historic Central City, Colorado offers these tours, products, & services. Tours: creekside gold panning including historic mines, also available mineral digging tours, and tours of Central City & cemetaries. Products: 20-acre gold claims, gold panning kits. Services: gold panning lessons, GPS services & training.

Main Street Central- "The Richest Square Mile on Earth" - Rich in History, Culture, Entertainment & Architecture. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, 40 minutes from Denver & once home to 40,000 Gold Miners. Visit our historic Opera and Teller House, Museums, cemeteries, gold mines, & casinos. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, jeep trails, unique shopping & lodging.

Colorado Springs - Pikes Peak Area, Colorado History

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General William Jackson Palmer - In 1870, Palmer bought 10,000 acres of land in the vicinity of a wild frontier town named Colorado City, and a year later Colorado Springs was born. He outlawed saloons, gambling, and alcohol...read more

W.S. Stratton - Stratton found one of the richest gold lodes in the world--a plume of gold ore from ancient volcanic action sticking out of the side of Pikes Peak. And he didn't settle for placer gold, he initiated hard rock mining...read more

Denver, Colorado History

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The Lynching Of Daniel Arata - The lynch mob grabbed Arata from his cell and drug him into the street where they tried to hang him from a tree. The hanging wasn't really very successful because more than 20 people shot him first...read more

Denver Mountains

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The Historic Argo Gold Mine and Mill- Educational adventure tours and a museum. Come see 107 years of Colorado history...just 35 miles west of Denver via I-70 at Idaho Springs. Gold panning, frontier town, fun for the whole family!

Indian Springs Resort- Historic and world famous natural hot springs...indoor pool, private baths, geo-thermal caves, club mud, outdoor jacuzzi, spa services & packages, lodging, restaurant & lounge, and more! Open all year.

Durango, Colorado History

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Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour- Underground guided tours and train ride in a real gold mine. See authentic mining demonstrations. Pan for gold and silver and keep what you find! No Reservations needed. Open Daily. 1-800-872-3009.

Eastern Colorado History

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The Sand Creek Massacre - It was mostly women, children, and old men who were slaughtered. Scalps were taken, so were other dismembered body parts, later proudly displayed by the Militia in a theatre in Denver, to widespread acclaim...read more

Sand Creek Retaliation - The burning of the Julesburg station was the greatest financial loss of any station on the Overland stage line. Eighteen pioneers lost their lives in the Julesburg raid alone, the survivors fled to Fort Sedgwick a mile north of town and watched helplessly as the Indians spared nothing...read more

Idaho Springs, Colorado History

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Ft. Collins, Colorado History

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History and Heritage of Cache La Poudre/Ft.Collins - How did they receive their names? Read about the French influence in Colorado...read more

Gunnison, Colorado History

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The Lost Spanish Gold - Treasure Mountain is actually named Citadel Mountain. The legend of the lost "Spanish Gold" stems from an expedition financed and organized by Napoleon Bonaparte...read more

Lake City, Colorado Exploration

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La Junta, Colorado History

Bents Fort - William Bent established friendly trading relations with the American Indians of the area, especially the Cheyenne, after he helped save two of Cheyenne braves' lives from hostile Comanches while he was on a hunting trip. William's first two wives were Cheyenne women...read more

Leadville

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Northwest Colorado History

Moffat County Diamond Hoax - Moffat County in Colorado's northwest corner is home to one of gem collecting's most notorious gemstone mining frauds. The Great Diamond Hoax was a notorious frontier gemstone mining fraud....read more

Ouray, Colorado History

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Parshall, Colorado History

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Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch - On the banks of the Colorado river, a fascinating history since 1912, offers cozy, intimate, vacation weeks for 38 lucky guests. Call (800) 396-6279

Pueblo, Colorado History

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Salida - Buena Vista, Colorado History

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High Country Jeep Tours - Thrilling open-air jeep tours up to 13,000 feet elevation. Tour famous ghost towns, abandoned mines, waterfalls, lakes, and canyons. Knowledgeable guides give you history of the areas. Outstanding scenery, an absolute MUST-DO! Reserve now 1-866-45-TOURS (86877)

Silverton, Colorado History

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Slater - Steamboat Area, Colorado History

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Focus Ranch - Focus has been a guest ranch since 1939 and is still a working cattle ranch from the 1890's. Come enjoy an unusual vacation experience; cattle drives, private fishing, barnyard animals for the kids, and much more!

South Park - Fairplay - Tarryall - Jefferson, Colorado History

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Frontier Justice - This is where nature put the gold when the mountains were formed. This area was the home to many wild gold camps that are now ghost towns. Only the foundations and a few broken down buildings....read more

The Reynolds Gang - Southern sympathizers, the Reynolds Gang operated in South Park in 1864. In July of that year, Jim Reynolds and eight Confederate "soldiers" launched the only invasion of the South Park area in the Colorado Territory....read more

Trinidad, Colorado History

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Historic Trinidad - Victorian Trinidad against the Colorado Rockies, loaded with history & heritage of early days on the Santa Fe Trail. Theatre, B&Bs, free trolley tours, galleries, concerts, festivals, museums, county fair & roundup; wilderness areas for camping, fishing, hiking, scenery, more.

Yampa, Colorado History

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Van Camp Cabins - Newly handcrafted authentic pioneer log cabins with hiking, fishing, rafting, hunting, x-c skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling minutes from your door with Steamboat only 30 miles away. Come relax in our hot tub and sauna.

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