Divided by the majestic Rocky Mountain, Colorado became the

United States 38th state, August 1st 1876. Colorado is divided into

64 counties all are located in the mountain time zone. Denver is it's

capital and largest city. It's highest point is Mt. Elbert at an

elevation of 14,440 ft., it's lowest elevation is on the Airkaree River

where Yuma and Cheyenne counties join. Colorado has 4 national

parks, 8 national monuments, 2 national recreation areas, 2

national historical sites, 3 national historical trails, 1 national

scenic trail, 2 national grasslands, 42 national wilderness areas, 2

national conservation areas, 8 national wildlife refuge, 44 State

Parks and 307 state wildlife areas.