145 Ways to Celebrate Colorado: Fall & Winter

On Aug. 1, 2021, the state of Colorado turned 145 years old! To celebrate, we came up with a list of 145 purely Coloradan experiences for you — from diverse cultural experiences and historical sites to scenic drives and local eateries. 

Ancestral Pueboloan structures at Hovenweep National Monument
Ancestral Pueboloan structures at Hovenweep National Monument
Roasting peppers spicing the air at Pueblo's Chile & Frijoles Festival
Roasting peppers spicing the air at Pueblo's Chile & Frijoles Festival
The beautiful Maroon Bells in early autumn
The beautiful Maroon Bells in early autumn
Bison at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Bison at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Tubing in Winter Park
Tubing in Winter Park
Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens
Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens
Cross-country skiing at Crested Butte Nordic Center
Cross-country skiing at Crested Butte Nordic Center
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