Our Area
American exploration of Colorado began immediately after the United States made the Louisiana Purchase, of which Colorado was a part, in 1803. Dispatched to map, explore, and record scientific data about the new land were Zebulon Pike in 1806, Stephen Long in 1820, and John C. Frémont in 1842. As knowledge of the area spread, fur traders and trappers followed. Frontier scouts Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, and others explored the territory.
Colorado
Colorado is noted for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. Colorado is one of the Mountain States and is often considered to be part of the southwestern United States.
Adventure Awaits
Colorado offers so many great adventuring opportunities! In the spring, summer, and fall, enjoy camping, hiking, climbing, rafting, fishing, horseback riding, downhill mountain biking, and jeep trips. While in winter, enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing or just building a snowman.
