Late last week we got to take a look at several day trips within a couple of hours of Grand Junction that helped to inspire some short-distance weekend escapes.

While exploring some of those stops we also started talking about the many myths and legends that are part of Colorado's long history.

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Check Out Some of Colorado's Famous Myths and Legends

From ghost stories to haunted caves and grizzly bears, head off in any direction and odds are you will be headed straight for an area of interest.

Some of the more popular myths and legends in the state go all the way back to the time when Native Americans occupied the land, others will take you to haunted hotels and forgotten caverns with secrets inside.

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