Colorado became a state August 1, 1876, 100 years after 1776, hence the nickname “Centennial State”.
I love Colorado. I grew up there. Our family wandered all over the Colorado mountains when my brother and I were growing up. When I got married and children came along, we took them to Colorado on a regular basis when they were growing up. It is my favorite photography getaway state. If I could have a cabin anywhere in the Rocky Mountain West, three of my choices would Estes Park or Ouray or Telluride, all of which are in Colorado.