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Western Colorado Trivia Quiz

This quiz will deal with locations in Western Colorado.

A multiple-choice quiz by shoeless. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
shoeless

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,849

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1134

Last 3 plays: JanIQ (2/10), Guest 107 (9/10), Guest 173 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Western Colorado town is famous for its peaches? Hint

Ouray

Alamosa

Durango

Palisade

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Western Colorado town is famous for its sweet corn? Hint

Alamosa

Palisade

Olathe

Ouray

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Question 3 of 10

3. What annual sporting event takes place in Grand Junction? Hint

Kayaking World Championships

Little League Playoffs

Junior College World Series

RMAC Football Championship

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Question 4 of 10

4. The largest mesa in the United States is located in Western Colorado what is the name of it? Hint

Grand Mesa

Blue Mesa

Table Mountain

Colorado Mesa

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Question 5 of 10

5. Glenwood Springs, Ouray and Dolores are three towns in Colorado known for which natural phenomenon enjoyed by tourists? Hint

Rattelsnake races

Hot springs

Festivals of light

Plastic surgery

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Question 6 of 10

6. What two rivers confluence in Grand Junction? Hint

Colorado and Arkansas

Thunder and Gunnison

Colorado and Gunnison

Gunnison and Arkansas

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Question 7 of 10

7. What town is the gateway to Mesa Verde National Park?

Answer: (One Word, same name as a famous conquistador)

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Question 8 of 10

8. This valley is home to the towns of Fruita, Palisade, Grand Junction, and Clifton? Hint

Mesa Valley

Grand Valley

Peaceful Valley

Peach Valley

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these dinner theatres operating in Western Colorado closed down in 2008? Hint

The Chuckwagon, Durango

The Cabaret Dinner Theatre, Grand Junction

Country Dinner Playhouse, Craig

Western Dinner Theatre, Rifle

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Question 10 of 10

10. What famous canyon is located near Montrose Colorado? Hint

White Canyon

Red Canyon

Black Canyon

Blue Canyon

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Apr 11 2024 : JanIQ: 2/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Western Colorado town is famous for its peaches?

Answer: Palisade

Palisade has the best peaches in the state and area.

2. What Western Colorado town is famous for its sweet corn?

Answer: Olathe

Olathe has a great corn festival every year in August.

3. What annual sporting event takes place in Grand Junction?

Answer: Junior College World Series

The JC world series are an annual event in Grand junction.

4. The largest mesa in the United States is located in Western Colorado what is the name of it?

Answer: Grand Mesa

Grand Mesa is east of Grand Junction and is magnificent.

5. Glenwood Springs, Ouray and Dolores are three towns in Colorado known for which natural phenomenon enjoyed by tourists?

Answer: Hot springs

Colorado has at least 27 hot springs which delight tourists even in winter. You can sit in a hot spring sipping a drink while the snow falls around you.

6. What two rivers confluence in Grand Junction?

Answer: Colorado and Gunnison

The Colorado and Gunnison confluence is at Grand Junction from where the river will eventually go the Grand Canyon.

7. What town is the gateway to Mesa Verde National Park?

Answer: Cortez

Cortez is in Southwest Colorado near the four corners.

8. This valley is home to the towns of Fruita, Palisade, Grand Junction, and Clifton?

Answer: Grand Valley

There are currently over 100,000 people living in the Grand Valley.

9. Which of these dinner theatres operating in Western Colorado closed down in 2008?

Answer: The Cabaret Dinner Theatre, Grand Junction

The Cabaret is located in down town Grand Junction and is a great treat to visitors of Grand Junction.

10. What famous canyon is located near Montrose Colorado?

Answer: Black Canyon

The Black Canyon is beautiful and is located just outside of Montrose Colorado, a great summer vacation spot.

Source: Author shoeless

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