Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is part of the western United States, and is divided into four regions: the Great Plains in the east, the Rocky Mountains in the west, the Colorado Plateau in the west, and the Intermontane Basin north of the Colorado Plateau. Colorado is often thought of as the “mountain state” because its mean elevation is higher than any other state, at 6,800 feet above sea level. Five different mountain ranges make up the Colorado Mountains, and Colorado is home to 13 national parks, 12 national natural landmarks, and 21 national historic landmarks.
Colorado draws a large amount of tourists during both the summer and the winter months because of its incredible range of outdoor recreational activities. These include skiing and snowboarding, ice-skating, fishing, rock climbing and white water rafting. The capital city of Denver is a blossoming young city, blending the best of modernity and history. Major establishments, such as the airport, baseball stadium, amusement park, and light-rail system embody the perfect combination of city life and natural open space.
Folk, bluegrass and traditional American music has been an important part of Colorado culture in the last century, but you can find smaller electronic, indie rock and underground hip-hop scenes in Denver and Boulder.
Photo: Oliver Correa, The HiFi Cartel
