Colorado Experience

Uncover the secrets of the United States Air Force Academy with a look at the significant events, landmarks and accomplishments over the last 60 years. Established in 1954, the Jewel of the Rockies was charged with producing “lieutenants for our Air Force and Leaders for our Nation.” Discover the unique architecture of the campus; celebrate the athleticism and academic dedication of its students; and relive the Academy’s struggles and successes during this Colorado Experience retrospective.

Colorado Experience is a historical documentary series produced by Rocky Mountain PBS celebrating the people, places and events that shaped the state. Podcasts in this playlist are derived from the second season of the Emmy Award-winning history series.

Learn more and watch full episodes online at www.rmpbs.org/ColoradoExperience

Nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains, the scenic San Luis Valley holds a rich history for South-Central Colorado. Travel to San Luis, “Colorado’s First Town,” founded in 1851. Step inside the Valley’s beautifully preserved 19th century churches. Explore agricultural legacies from La Vega, an expansive communal pasture land, to The People’s Ditch, a man-made canal that holds the earliest adjudicated water rights in the state.

Colorado Experience is a historical documentary series produced by Rocky Mountain PBS celebrating the people, places and events that shaped the state. Podcasts in this playlist are derived from the second season of the Emmy Award-winning history series.

Learn more and watch full episodes online at www.rmpbs.org/ColoradoExperience

Built by the Brantner Brothers in 1859, Four Mile House is the oldest standing structure in Denver, with a long history of female entrepreneurialism. In its early days, the house served as a store, restaurant, tavern and boarding house for travelers headed west along the Smokey Hill Trail. From Mary Cawker to Millie Booth, meet the pioneering women whose hard work and vision brought the stage stop to life.

Colorado Experience is a historical documentary series produced by Rocky Mountain PBS celebrating the people, places and events that shaped the state. Podcasts in this playlist are derived from the second season of the Emmy Award-winning history series.

Learn more and watch full episodes online at www.rmpbs.org/ColoradoExperience

Colorado Experience profiles Grand Junction resident, Annabelle Craft Moss. During World War II, while most male Air Force pilots left for combat missions abroad, the Women Air Force Service Pilot program was formed for domestic missions. Growing up with a passion for flight and a deep sense of patriotism, Annabelle jumped at the opportunity to serve her country. But flying an A-16 Trainer was only the beginning. Annabelle went on to lead an active life, working with the Red Cross in Puerto Rico, establishing a travel agency with her husband and playing a dynamic role in Grand Junction’s community. In 2010, along with her fellow WASPs, Annabelle was decorated with the Congressional Gold Medal for service during the war. Meet this truly inspirational figure in this episode of Colorado Experience.

Colorado Experience is a historical documentary series produced by Rocky Mountain PBS. Each half-hour episode celebrates a person, place or event that shaped the state. Podcasts are an audio version of the Emmy Award-winning television series.

Learn more and watch full episodes online at www.rmpbs.org/ColoradoExperience