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Common Questions >> This page contains a series of frequently asked questions, and is provided as a quick reference for your convenience. If you don't find an answer to your question, please use the Contact Us link below.
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About the Website
Q: How long has this website been online?
A: AroundColorado.com was published in December, 2003. The concept for this website developed around a former feature of JesseSpeer.com, the "Photo Adventures" — a slide-show diary of Colorado adventures.
Q: How often are the adventures updated?
A: There is no regular schedule. Our goal is to post at least one new adventure each month. During the summer months, this numbe may be higher.
Q: Can I submit my own Colorado adventure for publication?
A: We welcome your participation, if the quality of your photos and trip reports meets basic AroundColorado.com standards. More information can be found here.
Q: How is this website financially supported?
A: Currently, AroundColorado.com is completely supported by the webmasters.
Q: Can you give me advice about ____________?
A: Unfortunately, we do not possess an expert knowledge of Colorado trails, areas, towns, etc. If you have a question, or need advice, please post your question/request in the Discussion Forums.
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Colorado
Fun Facts
• Colorado means "colored red" and is known as the "Centennial State."
• The United States federal government owns more than 1/3 of the land in Colorado.
• Colorado contains 75% of the land area of the U.S. with an altitude over 10,000 feet.
• The 13th step of the state capital building in Denver is exactly 1 mile high above sea level.
• The Dwight Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel between Clear Creek & Summit counties is the highest auto tunnel in the world. Bored at an elevation of 11,000 feet under the Continental Divide it is 8,960 feet long.
• Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States at 10,430 feet elevation.
• The Colorado Rockies are part of the North American Cordillera, which stretches 3,000 miles from Alaska, through western Canada and the United States, into northern Mexico. The centerpieces of this dramatic uplift are the peaks over 14,000 feet, or "Fourteeners", as they are affectionately referred to by climbers. There are 52 Fourteeners in Colorado.
• The highest suspension bridge in the world is over the Royal Gorge near Canon City. The Royal Gorge Bridge spans the Arkansas River at a height of 1,053 feet.
• The world's largest natural hot springs pool located in Glenwood Springs. The two-block long pool is across the street from the historic Hotel Colorado, a favorite stop of former president Teddy Roosevelt.
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