A Rich and Fascinating History Has Shaped What the Pioneering Plains Are Today

Pawnee Buttes The Colorado Plains, stretching across the eastern part of the state, hold a rich and fascinating history that has shaped the region’s cultural, economic and natural landscape. Understanding this history provides valuable insights into the lives of those...

Kit Carson County Fair and Rodeo return for 105th year

With a history that includes an award-winning bullfighter at the helm, the Kit Carson County Fair and Rodeo heads into its 105th year. Cory Wall — a county commissioner and the 2009 PRCA Bullfighter of the Year — organizes the marquee event each year. The 2022 Kit...

Burlington’s Old Town sends folks back in time

A walk through Old Town is a walk through history — Burlington and Kit Carson County history the way it was in the, well, old days. This spacious museum is set on six and a half acres and is a wonderful gateway to the past. Travelers can see it from I-70 and often...

Spend a day in Kit Carson County

Kit Carson County Carousel The Kit Carson County Carousel dates back to the turn of the 20th Century. One of only a very few of its kind still in existence, it still works, is in its original condition, and can be ridden for only a quarter. The accompanying museum is...