Have you ever wanted to live in the snowcapped mountains?
If so, here's your chance! You can live the adventure
of world-class skiing or mountain climbing, or whitewater
rafting or kayaking and still be home in time for a
civilized dinner in a posh restaurant! However, Colorado
isn't just snow-capped mountains, the geography ranges
from the mountains, to desert mesas, to prairie grassland.
Wherever you end up, you're bound to have some sort
of adventure!
The largest city in the state is, by far, the mile
high city, Denver.
With 2,179,240 people in it's metro area, it is the
20th largest city in the US. In fact, 50% of the state's
population live within this metro area. It is considered
the most "educated" city in the US, with 35% of its
residents having at least a bachelor degree. It is
also considered the "thinnest" city in the US, having
the least amount of obese people per capita (must be
that fresh mountain air). Denver is also one of the
sunniest cities in the US, recording on average 300
days of sunshine per year.
Colorado
Springs is the state's second largest city. By
some, it is considered it the city that America
the Beautiful is based on, because the composer,
Katharine Lee Bates, wrote the lyrics after a trip
to the summit of Pike's
Peak. It is home to incredible history and culture,
and quite a few hi-tech companies, like Hewlett-Packard.
Some famous residents include Elvira, Mistress of the
Dark, and Lon Chaney.
Grand
Junction, located in the extreme west of the
state, is Colorado's wine country. In the valleys between
the mountains are located farms and 13 wineries. With
its population of only 41,986, it is the biggest city
in the western portion of the state. Here you can experience
that small-town charm, without having to give up city
convenience.
In the southwest section of the state, near Durango,
one can witness Mesa
Verde, where one can see the ancient cliffside
dwellings of the Pueblo
Indians. Durango
is also a small town, home to only 13,922 people. If
you really want to get away from it all, Durango would
be good for you. If you love whitewater, than Durango
would also be a good choice for you. Enjoy Colorado!
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