13 Colorado Laws That Will Leave You Shaking Your Head

What are some strange things about Colorado?  

Colorado is one of those places where it can be as creepy as it is beautiful, depending on where you go and whether you know some of the creepiest places or not. For example, did you know that the Stanley Hotel is not only supposedly haunted, but it was also the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in Stephen King’s famous horror novel The Shining? Yup - that’s Colorado! Colorado is also home to what some folks suspect might just be the gates to hell – seriously. You’ll find it in Thornton, on Riverdale Road. It’s so creepy that plenty of locals straight-up refuse to drive it at night. Speaking of creepy roads, there’s another in Colorado Springs. Gold Camp Road was said to have been the scene of a horrific accident that killed several children. The tunnel – said to be the most haunted spot – is closed off to traffic, both foot and auto. If you’d like to read about more strange, creepy places in this beautiful state, take a look at this article.  

What are some fun facts about Colorado?  

As creepy as it can be, and despite some of those dumb Colorado laws, Colorado is also amazingly beautiful and full of all sorts of fun facts. For example, did you know that the city of Denver is exactly one mile high in elevation? That’s why it’s called “the mile-high city”, which makes sense. The song ”America the Beautiful” was written by Katherine Lee Bates about Pike’s Peak, right here in Colorado. It’s also home to the tallest sand dune in America, rising up to 750 feet above the valley floor. Amazing! Colorado is also the only state to have ever turned down the Olympics; locals decided that the increase in population and crowds was not worth the potential economic benefits. We’re also home to the country’s highest suspension bridge – it hangs an astonishing 1,053 feet high. Awesome!