by Danette | Jan 31, 2021 | Anasazi, archaeology, archeological, astronomy, Cliff Dwellings, Colorado, Destinations, geology, Habitat, National Monument, North America, stargazing, Travel and Education
Hovenweep, located in the Monument is a designated Dark Sky site by dark sky.org Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Colorado Located in southwest Colorado and southeast Utah is Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Interestingly, it has the highest density...
by Danette | Dec 23, 2020 | Destinations, geology, Mining Town, North America, Resources, Rocky Mountains, Travel and Education, Uncategorized
Downtown Leadville, Colorado Photo by Danette Ulrich Leadville’s History A special nod: Recently, this high-elevation mountain town was named on USA TODAY’s 2020 10Best Historic Small Town list. We are offering a two day class for graduate credit...
by Danette | Dec 8, 2020 | Colorado, Destinations, North America, Travel and Education
Train travel in Colorado Colorado railroads have played an important role in the development of the State. Importantly, the narrow-gauge railroad dominated transportation in Colorado during its early history. This was especially true during the Gold and Silver...
by Danette | Dec 7, 2020 | Colorado, Destinations, Mining Town, North America, Travel and Education
Crystal City a Ghost Town near Aspen, Colorado Crystal Ghost TownPhoto Credit: Haizhan Zheng Crystal City, Colorado: One of the most picturesque Colorado Ghost Towns There are several ghost towns in Gunnison County, Colorado. Crystal is one of the more stunning of...
by Danette | Dec 7, 2020 | Destinations, Travel and Education
Indigenous Peoples Day Ute Prayer Trees in Colorado Ute Prayer Trees can be found in numerous locations In the Pikes Peak region and elsewhere in the Mountains of Colorado. Examples of these trees include the following: Trail-marker...
