Colorado

The highest state in the continental US, Colorado lies 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) in elevation. In addition, Colorado’s varied topography creates a complex climate. As a general rule, an increase in elevation brings a decrease in temperature and increase in precipitation. However, it is well-established that the state enjoys more sunshine than Hawaii and Florida, and residents are considered the healthiest in the nation. In fact, Colorado has the lowest obesity rate of any state in the union, and one of the lowest percentages of smokers.

The state covers a diverse geographical area of 104,094 square miles (269,837 square kilometers). The eastern third of Colorado is rolling plains and mostly agricultural, while the western third, the Western Slope, is the source of many rivers that find their way to the Pacific. The middle, Colorado’s famous ‘high country,’ is home to the best skiing, camping, hiking, climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking and fishing in the entire country. The bulk of the state’s 5,116,796 person population lives along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains and plays in the high country to the West.

Once a mining and agricultural cow town, Colorado’s capital city, Denver, has become a vibrant and dynamic metropolis. The city is home to a highly educated workforce. Additionally, the National Renewable Energy Lab is located in nearby Golden, where many solar, wind, and alternate energy generation companies have become situated. Employment opportunities abound in diverse high tech and clean industry fields throughout the city.

Denver’s sports and entertainment scene is unparalleled. Professional football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer and lacrosse teams keep die-hard sports fans busy. The city’s restaurants and art venues run the gamut of ethnicities, cultivated tastes and affordability. The Denver International Airport is large, modern, and situated near the center of the US, making the region is readily accessible.

In the foothills between the front range population center and the high country, is Evergreen, a small mountain community. Evergreen offers the best of both worlds with a quiet small-town lifestyle just minutes away from the excitement, shopping, and employment opportunities, in a major metropolitan area. Life is a little slower in Evergreen. The air is crisp, the climate is mild, the mountain valleys are peaceful, the streams run clear and the people are happy to stop and say hello. If living in Colorado conjures a picture of your dream home in a quiet mountain community surrounded by acres and acres of open space, Evergreen is where you will want to live. Visit www.DiscoverEvergreen.com for more information about this hidden treasure just minutes from Denver but miles closer to heaven.

The peaceful spaces of Colorado, paired next to progressive industry and cities make it a desirable home. Colorado offers both city life and quiet more rural settings, the perfect place to achieve balance!