The 1970's were a changing time in the world; the Vietnam War came to a long-awaited end, the gay rights movement was gaining traction, and punk was rocking radio stations across the country. Though the world continued to gradually shift, the Centennial State's natural beauty and well-loved attractions remained unscathed, as shown by these 17 mesmerizing photos:
1. "Telluride, Colorado - New Years Day, 1971."
2. "Spring, 1971 - The US Air Force Academy Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado."
3. "Trout Creek Pass Elevation: 9,346' - 28 May 1972."
4. "Camping in Colorful Colorado: 1972."
5. "Colorado - Great Sand Dunes - Barbara - 28 May 1972."
6. "Julie, Shari, Uncle John and Aunt Lea." (Estes Park, Summer 1973)
7. "Pikes Peak Cog Railway." (1974)
8. "Ed and Betty Kanouse at Cave of the Winds." (June 10, 1974)
9. "Clear Creek." (1975)
10. "Rocky Mountain National Park - June 1975."
11. "Rifle High School graduation 1976."
12. "Foggy Morning In Crested Butte." (1976)
13. "Great Sand Dunes National Park." (1977)
14. "Rock formations, Garden of the Gods." (1978)
15. "Santa's Workshop, North Pole." (1978)
16. "Mesa Verde National Park, 1979."
17. "Man looking at a Rocky Mountain view." (1979)
Did you live in Colorado during the 1970S? Please share your memories in the comments!
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