Colorado Legends + Lore

The eyes are always the giveaway. In human form, they look like an animal's. In animal form, they look unmistakably human. That detail alone has stuck with people for centuries.

Picture this: a full-sized Viking ship in the Colorado desert. It sounds like a tall tale, but it's real and rooted in local creativity.

Imagine feeling a mysterious pull to come back home, even after you’ve tried to leave. This is the legend gripping the Grand Valley.

There are numerous Ute legends regarding Western Colorado and the Grand Mesa, including that it’s home to wandering spirits and eagles that preyed upon children.

Historically, Bigfoot sightings are pretty common across Colorado, but some counties have reported far more than others.

A bizarre story that allegedly took place at a Colorado amusement park involving a man eating a live chicken has been making its rounds on social media lately.

Many legends are attached to the Great Sand Dunes in southeastern Colorado, including accounts of web-footed horses.

Just look at Sleeping Ute Mountain; it’s more than a landmark. For the Ute tribes, it's a symbol of history and pride that runs deep.

There are a number of theories surrounding Bailey, Colorado regarding the remarkable amount of alleged Bigfoot sightings that have been reported there.

There have been stories of an old-timer in Grand Junction who found silver in his front yard. Is this true?