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There’s no doubt about it, Colorado is awe-inspiring in just about every detail when it comes to its natural beauty. But equally impressive is the A-list of actors, artists, athletes, musicians, and other prominent and noteworthy people that hail from the Mile High state.There may not be a direct correlation between the two, but we thought we’d throw out a few names to nibble on should you be investigating all wondrous things about the beautiful state of Colorado.

Tim Allen: Born in Denver and went on to star in Home Improvement and winner of a Golden Globe Award.Jesse Carmichael: Born in Boulder and keyboardist for rock group Maroon 5.Lon Chaney: Born in Colorado Springs and acted in many films during the 1910s and 1920s.Beth Chapman: Born in Denver and now resides in Hawaii with husband Dog, the Bounty Hunter.Jack Dempsey: Born in Manassa and regarded as boxing’s World Heavyweight Champion from 1919 1926.Matt Hasselbeck: Born in Boulder, selected three times to (more…)

Did you know that the Rocky Mountains stretch for over 3,000 miles through North America? As one of the few major mountain ranges of the US, the Rocky Mountains (also referred to as the Rockies) span from the northernmost parts of British Columbia in Canada to the southwestern New Mexico in the United States. The range’s highest peak, Mount Elbert, reaches a startling 14,440 feet above sea level.The Rockies were formed by the Laramide Orogeny; a period of mountain building during the late Cretaceous era 70 to 80 million years ago. (more…)