Why Is Denver So Popular Now?

1. City and Mountains. There are not a lot of places in America that can combine urban and mountain experiences as well as Denver. Downtown is exploding with growth and with that brings all the restaurants, cafes, shopping, music and culture that any city dweller could hope for. Why is […]

Are Mountain Lions In Colorado?

The mountain lion, commonly known as cougar, panther, or puma, exists only in the Western Hemisphere and is one of North America’s biggest cats. In Colorado, population estimates range from 3,000 to 7,000 mountain lions. How common are mountain lion attacks in Colorado? There have been 25 known mountain lion […]

Does Tom Cruise Live In Colorado?

The 320-acre Telluride ranch is where the actor vacationed with his children and ex-wife Katie Holmes. According to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, Tom Cruise’s Colorado vacation home—where he enjoyed his free time with his children and ex-wife Katie Holmes—hit the market for $39.5 million in March 2021. Does Tom Cruise own a farm […]

Are There Moose In Colorado?

Colorado’s moose population now approaches 3,000 animals statewide. Their numbers have grown so dramatically that limited hunting is offered in North Park, Middle Park and the Laramie River area. Where are there moose in Colorado? Moose, the largest members of the deer family, can be found in densely forested areas […]

What Is Colorado’S Largest Crop?

2021 STATE AGRICULTURE OVERVIEW Commodity Planted All Purpose Acres Production CORN CORN, GRAIN 148,350,000 BU CORN, SILAGE 4,410,000 TONS CORN 1,380,000 What is Colorado’s biggest cash crop? More than two million acres of wheat are planted and harvested in Colorado each year, making the crop one of Colorado’s top agricultural […]

Who First Put Cheese On A Burger?

Many food historians credit 16-year-old Lionel Sternberger, who in 1924 decided to slap a slice of American cheese (what else?) onto a cooking hamburger at his father’s Pasadena, California, sandwich shop, the Rite Spot. When was cheese added to burgers? Three different states claim to be the birthplace of the […]

What Is A Szechuan Button?

Szechuan buttons—the edible flower buds of acmella oleracea, also called “toothache plant”—feel like an ingredient straight out of Willy Wonka’s laboratory. Biting into one is an experiment with the unknown, a sensory experience that goes beyond just taste. How do you use Szechuan buttons? DIRECTIONS. Juice the citrus fruits. Pull […]

What Things Originated In Colorado?

12 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know Came From Colorado Teddy Bear. Wikimedia Commons. Wheel Clamp (Denver Boot) Wikimedia Commons. Root Beer Float. Wikimedia Commons. Jolly Ranchers. Wikimedia Commons. Cheeseburger. Burger Austin/Flickr. Chipotle. Coors (& Other Epic Brews) Otterbox. What products are Colorado known for? There’s something for every palate, so […]