Colorado
Denver claims to be the place where the cheeseburger was invented. Way back in 1935, Louis Ballast of the Humpty Dumpty Drive-In was awarded the trademark for the name cheeseburger. Just the thought of this tasty American food can make your mouth water. But first you must solve the Colorado breakout, and then a cheeseburger, fries, and milkshake can be all yours.
Denver claims to be the place where the cheeseburger was invented. Way back in 1935, Louis Ballast of the Humpty Dumpty Drive-In was awarded the trademark for the name cheeseburger. Just the thought of this tasty American food can make your mouth water. But first you must solve the Colorado breakout, and then a cheeseburger, fries, and milkshake can be all yours.
Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876, making it the 38th state of the United States. The state capital is Denver which is also the largest city.
Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876, making it the 38th state of the United States. The state capital is Denver which is also the largest city.
Colorado is known for its diverse geography, which includes alpine mountains, arid plains, deserts with huge sand dunes, and deep canyons.
Colorado is known for its diverse geography, which includes alpine mountains, arid plains, deserts with huge sand dunes, and deep canyons.
Colorado is nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state 100 years (a century) after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Colorado is nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state 100 years (a century) after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
The 13th step of the State Capitol Building in Denver is exactly one mile above sea level. How many feet are in one mile?
The 13th step of the State Capitol Building in Denver is exactly one mile above sea level. How many feet are in one mile?
The nickname of “the Mile High City” is appropriate for Denver as it certainly rests at a very high altitude.
The nickname of “the Mile High City” is appropriate for Denver as it certainly rests at a very high altitude.
One of the most famous claims to fame for Colorado are the Rocky Mountains. This long 3,000 mile range of mountains runs from British Columbia to New Mexico. The "Rockies" stretch through the state of Colorado.
One of the most famous claims to fame for Colorado are the Rocky Mountains. This long 3,000 mile range of mountains runs from British Columbia to New Mexico. The "Rockies" stretch through the state of Colorado.
If you have ever wanted to go hiking . . . these rugged, raw ridges are the place to go.
If you have ever wanted to go hiking . . . these rugged, raw ridges are the place to go.
Colorado has 58 mountains that rise more than 14,000 feet above sea level. These peaks make Colorado the tallest state in the USA. Many hikers and photographers visit the state to take photos and explore these staggering heights.
Colorado has 58 mountains that rise more than 14,000 feet above sea level. These peaks make Colorado the tallest state in the USA. Many hikers and photographers visit the state to take photos and explore these staggering heights.
Official State Fossil of Colorado
Official State Fossil of Colorado
The first Stegosaurus fossil was found near Morrison, Colorado in 1876.
The first Stegosaurus fossil was found near Morrison, Colorado in 1876.
The Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant eater). This dinosaur had rows of unique bones that developed into plates along their back. The Stegosaurus had a unique and deadly defense against predators with its spiked tail.
The Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant eater). This dinosaur had rows of unique bones that developed into plates along their back. The Stegosaurus had a unique and deadly defense against predators with its spiked tail.
Scientists believed it weighed about 10 tons. How many pounds is this?
Scientists believed it weighed about 10 tons. How many pounds is this?
The Stegosaurus lived in the late Jurassic Period, which was around 150 million years ago.
The Stegosaurus lived in the late Jurassic Period, which was around 150 million years ago.
Colorado is the only state in history, to turn down the Olympics. Instead, the 1976 Winter Olympics were held in Innsbruck, Austria.
Colorado is the only state in history, to turn down the Olympics. Instead, the 1976 Winter Olympics were held in Innsbruck, Austria.
Colorado's close neighbor, Utah, hosted the winter games in 2002.
Colorado's close neighbor, Utah, hosted the winter games in 2002.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has installed over 40 signs welcoming people to Colorado. The iconic “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” have been around for many decades.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has installed over 40 signs welcoming people to Colorado. The iconic “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” have been around for many decades.
Jolly Ranchers were invented in Colorado. Bill Harmsen of Golden, Colorado invented the sweet/sour candy in 1949. The original flavors included: watermelon, grape, apple and fire stix.
Jolly Ranchers were invented in Colorado. Bill Harmsen of Golden, Colorado invented the sweet/sour candy in 1949. The original flavors included: watermelon, grape, apple and fire stix.
The current flavors are blue raspberry, cherry, grape, watermelon and green apple.
The current flavors are blue raspberry, cherry, grape, watermelon and green apple.
These treats are certainly tangy, tasty and tantalizing.
These treats are certainly tangy, tasty and tantalizing.
The nation’s Sweetheart City is Loveland, Colorado.
The nation’s Sweetheart City is Loveland, Colorado.
Over 160,000 valentines are re-mailed each year from Loveland. Every year there is an official Loveland Valentine's Day Card.
Over 160,000 valentines are re-mailed each year from Loveland. Every year there is an official Loveland Valentine's Day Card.
60 plus volunteers help send special messages around the globe.
60 plus volunteers help send special messages around the globe.
You can visit the website to follow the directions and dates to secure your message is delivered by Valentine's Day each year.
You can visit the website to follow the directions and dates to secure your message is delivered by Valentine's Day each year.
