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Discover the Colorado most people miss.
Hidden history. Forgotten places. Incredible hikes. Come along with Heath Gay and find your next Colorado discovery.
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A good place to begin
Start with what you love.
Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or you’re just getting to know Colorado, there’s always something else to discover.
Written here. Explored here.
Explore Colorado through Heath’s books.
Meet the landmarks, old buildings, and forgotten places that tell Colorado’s story. Four books. Plenty of reasons to take the long way home.
The Pikes Peak region
Colorado Springs
The Most Significant Sites in the City
Look beyond the familiar streets and explore the sites that helped shape Colorado Springs.
View this bookForgotten ColoradoThe Eastern Plains
The small towns and forgotten places of Colorado’s eastern plains deserve a closer look.
Explore the Eastern Plains bookForgotten ColoradoSouthern Region
Discover the stories held by southern Colorado’s historic sites and overlooked places.
Explore the Southern Region bookForgotten ColoradoNorthern Region
Who we are
Colorado is better when we share it.
The Colorado Fan Club celebrates the people, places, and experiences that make this state special.
From the soaring peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the charm of our historic towns, we help you connect with Colorado on a deeper level. You’ll find free resources, Colorado books and photography, and personal experiences designed to help you make the most of your time here.
From the road & the trail
Keep your curiosity moving.
Colorado history, hikes, wildlife, and those “I had no idea that was here” moments.
History & discoveries
Follow the latest from Colorado Fan Club.
Find new photos, Colorado trivia, forgotten places, and stories from Heath’s travels around the state.
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A little planning. A lot of Colorado.
Explore the free activity plans, checklists, and other resources in the CFC shop.
Browse free Colorado resourcesHiking & history
Put a few stories in your steps.
Join a history hike or walk in the Pikes Peak region. Follow the events page for available outings and dates.
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Let’s make a day of it.
Personal experiences that connect you to Colorado’s past and present, built around the things you’re curious about.
Private tours & excursions
A custom half-day or full-day outing starting from Colorado Springs. Scenic hikes, historical landmarks, ghost towns, and overlooked places, shaped around your interests.
Plan an outing with HeathHistory hikes & walks
Get outside, get your steps in, and hear the stories of the Pikes Peak region. Free outings, with donations accepted.
Find an upcoming walkColorado history seminars
Presentations about the people, events, and places that shaped our state. Available for organizations, businesses, schools, and other curious groups.
Ask about a presentationComing January 1, 2027
Colorado history. Real mail. Something worth keeping.
The Colorado Postcard Project brings a vintage view of Colorado to your mailbox each month.
Three copies of the same featured postcard: one to display, one to send, and one to save.
- The story behind the postcard and the place it shows.
- Directions to the exact location so you can take your own photo from the same spot.
- An optional pen-pal community inside the CFC website.
- A monthly raffle for the actual original vintage postcard that inspired that month’s mailing.
U.S. shipping included. Renews monthly until canceled.
When does the Postcard Project begin?
The first mailing is planned for January 2027. Sign up for launch updates to hear when enrollment opens.
Colorado photography
Look a little closer.
There’s beauty in the big mountain views and in the small, quiet places that hold onto Colorado’s history.
You help make this possible
A fan club with room for everyone.
Born here, moved here, visiting, or loving Colorado from afar? You belong here.
Your photos, questions, local recommendations, and shared discoveries keep this community going. Support a local business. Learn a little history. Share a place you love.
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Let’s connect.
For books, custom outings, presentations, or a place you think I should explore, send me a note.
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