Colorado Legends + Lore

While sharks are one of the last sea creatures one might associate with Colorado, the terrifying marine animal has certainly made headlines and raised eyebrows in the state for years.

The Utes of Colorado called the Grand Mesa Thunder Mountain, led to the Utes telling the legend of the Thunderbirds. The legend says:

Eerily, two consecutive owners of this old building in Silver Plume, Colorado, went missing and while the remains of one owner were found in the nearby woods, both are presumed dead.

If you believe the stories from "eye witnesses," then you'll believe that dinosaurs still roam Colorado. I'm a bit skeptical.

Dive into the symbolism of Colorado's state seal, reflecting the state's history, geography, and belief in divine guidance.

Uncover the legend of Cano's Castle, an unconventional structure in Antonito, Colorado, made from over a million beer cans, and more.

Do you believe in aliens? A lot of Coloradans in one city does.

The mysterious monolith in Northern Colorado has been taken down the owners of the land.

Maybe it's the times that we live in, that when some "weird" thing pops up in Northern Colorado, we have nuts about it.

A mirrored monolith has appeared out of thin air in Northern Colorado.

More than a dozen people saw a large UFO at Red Rocks this month.

At one time, this area of Colorado was populated by the Ute Indian tribe who told stories and legends to explain things that might not be explainable.