Do you like to smother things in green chili, disregard the weather report and climb 2,700 grueling steps for the heck of it? Then you might just be a weird and proud Coloradoan! Here are 13 other extremely weird and out-of-the-ordinary things that only people from Colorado do. See how many of these quirky habits you can relate to:
- We wear flip flops in the snow.
Flickr/Brian Indrelunas Boots take waaaaaaaaay too long to slip on.
- When it snows, we may also consider pairing a light jacket with our flops.
Flickr/sportique Heavy coats? We don’t need no stinking coats!
- We could (and sometimes do) put green chili on EVERYTHING.
Flickr/mswine Smother that burrito, douce those eggs, and top that ice cream–we support you!
- Even in the worst of times, we stand by our men.
Flickr/Keith Allison Don’t worry, Rox; we’ll get ’em next year!
- When Kathy Sabine says there is severe weather in the area, we run out to the front porch.
Flickr/David Kingham How else are you supposed to see the tornado?
- We enjoy torturing ourselves.
Flickr/sfgamchick The ever-popular Manitou Incline consists of approximately 2,744 steps and a 2,000-foot climb in elevation.
- We don’t get too creeped out when driving to DIA.
Bo Insogna, www.MrBo.com / flickr Not anymore, at least…
- We’ll almost always take a craft beer over something generic. (Unless we’re talking Coors!)
Flickr/Heather Paul Most people from Colorado like to enjoy a locally brewed beer or two with our green chili.
- We don’t all partake in legalized marijuana.
Flickr/Torben Hansen Weird, I know!
- We like to plaster things with gold.
Flickr/Mr.TinDC The dome of the Colorado State Capitol is plated in 24K gold. NBD.
- We prefer spending our time outdoors…
Flickr/Kevin Dooley When the Rocky Mountains are in your own backyard, who has time to sit inside?!
- …but sometimes we’ll take in a show or two.
Flickr/Geoff Livingston Fun fact: the Denver Performing Art Complex is the second-largest performing arts center in the world.
- Finally, we prefer to listen to music next to giant rocks.
Flickr/Robot Brainz If there’s one combination that people from Colorado love, it’s music and the great outdoors. Try it once and trust us, you’ll be hooked.
What other weird, unusual, or unconventional things do people from Colorado like to do? Be sure to weigh in by leaving a comment below. We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Flickr/Brian Indrelunas
Boots take waaaaaaaaay too long to slip on.
Flickr/sportique
Heavy coats? We don’t need no stinking coats!
Flickr/mswine
Smother that burrito, douce those eggs, and top that ice cream–we support you!
Flickr/Keith Allison
Don’t worry, Rox; we’ll get ’em next year!
Flickr/David Kingham
How else are you supposed to see the tornado?
Flickr/sfgamchick
The ever-popular Manitou Incline consists of approximately 2,744 steps and a 2,000-foot climb in elevation.
Bo Insogna, www.MrBo.com / flickr
Not anymore, at least…
Flickr/Heather Paul
Most people from Colorado like to enjoy a locally brewed beer or two with our green chili.
Flickr/Torben Hansen
Weird, I know!
Flickr/Mr.TinDC
The dome of the Colorado State Capitol is plated in 24K gold. NBD.
Flickr/Kevin Dooley
When the Rocky Mountains are in your own backyard, who has time to sit inside?!
Flickr/Geoff Livingston
Fun fact: the Denver Performing Art Complex is the second-largest performing arts center in the world.
Flickr/Robot Brainz
If there’s one combination that people from Colorado love, it’s music and the great outdoors. Try it once and trust us, you’ll be hooked.
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People From Colorado July 23, 2020 Beth C. What are people from Colorado known for? While the population of Colorado is made up of wonderfully unique individuals, there are some traits that nearly all people from Colorado share. One of them is a love of the great outdoors. Living in a state as naturally-beautiful as Colorado, it would seem almost a crime not to take advantage of all that the state has to offer. While not every Coloradoan you’ll meet will be an avid hiker or skiing enthusiast, most folks from the Centennial State enjoy spending quality time outdoors. Curious to learn more (and have a laugh)? Check out these 11 undeniable habits that virtually no Coloradoan can unlearn. Is Colorado a great place to live? Yes, it is! Many folks agree that Colorado is one of the best states in the U.S. In addition to the great outdoors, Colorado offers countless treasures to uncover, ranging from excellent dining to cultural experiences. If you’re wondering “is Colorado the best state?” you’re in good company. Many folks believe that the Centennial State truly has it all: scenery, history, culture, education, arts, friendly people, and an abundance of sunny days. Of course, if you’re considering moving to Colorado, you might also consider the fact that the state is notoriously landlocked. This shouldn’t dissuade you from moving, though, considering just how many natural swimming spots there are to be found here. What are the most popular foods in Colorado? To experience Colorado’s diverse and impressive culinary scene is to learn more about what makes the state so great. When you visit Colorado, there are certain foods that you just have to try. Some of the most popular – and famous – foods from Colorado include Rocky Mountain Oysters, Colorado-style pizza, mountain trout, Palisade peaches, bison, Olathe sweet corn, Colorado-style green chile (also known as chili Verde), Denver omelet, and Rocky Ford cantaloupe. How many of these iconic foods from Colorado have you tried?
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People From Colorado
July 23, 2020
Beth C.
What are people from Colorado known for? While the population of Colorado is made up of wonderfully unique individuals, there are some traits that nearly all people from Colorado share. One of them is a love of the great outdoors. Living in a state as naturally-beautiful as Colorado, it would seem almost a crime not to take advantage of all that the state has to offer. While not every Coloradoan you’ll meet will be an avid hiker or skiing enthusiast, most folks from the Centennial State enjoy spending quality time outdoors. Curious to learn more (and have a laugh)? Check out these 11 undeniable habits that virtually no Coloradoan can unlearn. Is Colorado a great place to live? Yes, it is! Many folks agree that Colorado is one of the best states in the U.S. In addition to the great outdoors, Colorado offers countless treasures to uncover, ranging from excellent dining to cultural experiences. If you’re wondering “is Colorado the best state?” you’re in good company. Many folks believe that the Centennial State truly has it all: scenery, history, culture, education, arts, friendly people, and an abundance of sunny days. Of course, if you’re considering moving to Colorado, you might also consider the fact that the state is notoriously landlocked. This shouldn’t dissuade you from moving, though, considering just how many natural swimming spots there are to be found here. What are the most popular foods in Colorado? To experience Colorado’s diverse and impressive culinary scene is to learn more about what makes the state so great. When you visit Colorado, there are certain foods that you just have to try. Some of the most popular – and famous – foods from Colorado include Rocky Mountain Oysters, Colorado-style pizza, mountain trout, Palisade peaches, bison, Olathe sweet corn, Colorado-style green chile (also known as chili Verde), Denver omelet, and Rocky Ford cantaloupe. How many of these iconic foods from Colorado have you tried?
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
While the population of Colorado is made up of wonderfully unique individuals, there are some traits that nearly all people from Colorado share. One of them is a love of the great outdoors. Living in a state as naturally-beautiful as Colorado, it would seem almost a crime not to take advantage of all that the state has to offer. While not every Coloradoan you’ll meet will be an avid hiker or skiing enthusiast, most folks from the Centennial State enjoy spending quality time outdoors. Curious to learn more (and have a laugh)? Check out these 11 undeniable habits that virtually no Coloradoan can unlearn.
Is Colorado a great place to live?
Yes, it is! Many folks agree that Colorado is one of the best states in the U.S. In addition to the great outdoors, Colorado offers countless treasures to uncover, ranging from excellent dining to cultural experiences. If you’re wondering “is Colorado the best state?” you’re in good company. Many folks believe that the Centennial State truly has it all: scenery, history, culture, education, arts, friendly people, and an abundance of sunny days. Of course, if you’re considering moving to Colorado, you might also consider the fact that the state is notoriously landlocked. This shouldn’t dissuade you from moving, though, considering just how many natural swimming spots there are to be found here.
What are the most popular foods in Colorado?
To experience Colorado’s diverse and impressive culinary scene is to learn more about what makes the state so great. When you visit Colorado, there are certain foods that you just have to try. Some of the most popular – and famous – foods from Colorado include Rocky Mountain Oysters, Colorado-style pizza, mountain trout, Palisade peaches, bison, Olathe sweet corn, Colorado-style green chile (also known as chili Verde), Denver omelet, and Rocky Ford cantaloupe. How many of these iconic foods from Colorado have you tried?
