Even though Thanksgiving has come and gone, that doesn’t mean we should be any less thankful for our beautiful state–and neither should the rest of the United States. Here are just a few reasons why the entire country should be thankful for Colorado:
- Let’s first address the elephant in the room: We more than likely helped your MLB team advance in the rankings.
Flickr/Jon Hurd Uhh, we mean’t to do that, so you’re welcome.
- Colorado produces some of the freshest, most flavorful produce in the world…
Flickr/Josh Montague Three words: Rocky. Ford. Melons.
- …as well as juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meats!
Flickr/Jared and Corin Beef, bison, and venison = YUM.
- We will unintentionally ruin all other beers for you.
Flickr/Dave Shea Sorry about that; we’re just used to the best!
- Colorado has gifted the world with one of the greatest band leaders of all time…
Wikimedia Commons The legendary Glenn Miller, who recorded some of the most iconic jazz pieces of all time, called Fort Morgan his home.
- …guilty pleasure television…
Wikimedia Commons Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari was born in Denver.
- …and lots of hope and inspiration.
Instagram Six-time Olympic gold winner Amy Van Dyken had America cheering for her all over again after a severe ATV accident in 2014.
- You can thank us for cheeseburgers…
Flickr/jeffreyw Many have claimed to have invented the cheeseburger, but we KNOW that it was invented by Louis Ballast of the Humpty Dumpty Drive-In in Denver.
- …tampons…
Flickr/Brad Cerenzia Dr. Earle Haas (who also invented the diaphragm) invented Tampax tampons here in Colorado.
- …and teddy bears.
Flickr/longzijun The teddy bear is said to have been invented by maids at the Hotel Colorado as a gift for visiting President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.
- The Centennial State perked up your radio through the emergence of the Flobots…
Wikimedia Commons The group was formed in Denver.
- …OneRepublic…
Wikimedia Commons The chart-topping pop band came together in Colorado Springs.
- …and 3OH!3.
Wikimedia Commons Whatever happened to this Boulder duo, anyway?
- Finally, with opportunities for adventure, relaxation, sightseeing, and everything in between, Colorado is the perfect vacation spot for everyone!
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Which parts of Colorado are you most thankful for?
Flickr/Jon Hurd
Uhh, we mean’t to do that, so you’re welcome.
Flickr/Josh Montague
Three words: Rocky. Ford. Melons.
Flickr/Jared and Corin
Beef, bison, and venison = YUM.
Flickr/Dave Shea
Sorry about that; we’re just used to the best!
Wikimedia Commons
The legendary Glenn Miller, who recorded some of the most iconic jazz pieces of all time, called Fort Morgan his home.
Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari was born in Denver.
Six-time Olympic gold winner Amy Van Dyken had America cheering for her all over again after a severe ATV accident in 2014.
Flickr/jeffreyw
Many have claimed to have invented the cheeseburger, but we KNOW that it was invented by Louis Ballast of the Humpty Dumpty Drive-In in Denver.
Flickr/Brad Cerenzia
Dr. Earle Haas (who also invented the diaphragm) invented Tampax tampons here in Colorado.
Flickr/longzijun
The teddy bear is said to have been invented by maids at the Hotel Colorado as a gift for visiting President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.
The group was formed in Denver.
The chart-topping pop band came together in Colorado Springs.
Whatever happened to this Boulder duo, anyway?
Flickr/OakleyOriginals
Flickr/Bradley Gordon
Flickr/Phaedra
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