When most people think of Colorado, they think of mountains, mountains, and more mountains. And to some extent, this is accurate. But a lot of people don’t realize that Colorado also has deserts, plains, and lots of sunshine. So, if you’re interested in the Rocky Mountain state, these are 5 fun facts about Colorado you might not know!
* In spite of being incredibly mountainous, Colorado boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year, a point of pride among natives.
* Due to its high elevation, Colorado is home to some of the world’s most popular ski resorts. Also, the snow season can easily run for nearly the entire year.
* Colorado has some of the best terrain for snowmobiling in the country and a lot of the most popular areas get more than 35 feet (11 meters) of snow per year.
* Grand Mesa, in the eastern portion of the state, is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world at about 1,300 km2 (500 square miles)
* The lowest point in Colorado is at 1,011 meters (3,317 feet). This is higher than the highest points in 18 states.