Colorado became the 38th state of the Union on August 1, 1876! It’s named after the red-brown Colorado (“Colored”) River, but you can also call it The Centennial State! Its capital and largest city is Denver! Colorado’s state motto is Nil sine numine, which means “Nothing without providence!” This state is famous for the Rocky Mountains, Pike’s Peak, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride Film Festival, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and much, much more!