Download or read book The Eagle River Valley written by Shirley Welch and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting as a trickle in the Rocky Mountains, the Eagle River emerges in a glacial valley, cuts through a spectacular gorge near Red Cliff, and then creates the broad flood plain of the Eagle River Valley. At Dotsero, the river joins the mighty Colorado River. As long as humans have settled along the river, they have depended on it for their livelihood, trapping beaver for hats, mining gold and silver, collecting water for locomotive engines and channeling it for crops and ranching, harvesting ice for food preservation, and, most recently, converting water into snow with modern machines. Today the Eagle River Valley is the backbone of two of the greatest ski areas in the world, Vail and Beaver Creek. Sparkling through the ancient riverbed, the Eagle River continues its course to this day, flowing through the same valley that drew pioneers here in the 19th century.

Download or read book Eagle River Valley written by Shirley Welch and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting as a trickle in the Rocky Mountains, the Eagle River emerges in a glacial valley, cuts through a spectacular gorge near Red Cliff, and then creates the broad flood plain of the Eagle River Valley. At Dotsero, the river joins the mighty Colorado River. As long as humans have settled along the river, they have depended on it for their livelihood, trapping beaver for hats, mining gold and silver, collecting water for locomotive engines and channeling it for crops and ranching, harvesting ice for food preservation, and, most recently, converting water into snow with modern machines. Today the Eagle River Valley is the backbone of two of the greatest ski areas in the world, Vail and Beaver Creek. Sparkling through the ancient riverbed, the Eagle River continues its course to this day, flowing through the same valley that drew pioneers here in the 19th century.

Download or read book Eagle River written by Zane Treesh and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating look into the history of Eagle River's beginnings and vibrant community. Eagle River's written history begins in 1898, when the valley was explored by W.C. Mendenhall of the US Geological Survey. Since that first journey, a vibrant community has grown just 10 miles from Anchorage, still retaining its small town characteristics. The early years include the Iditarod Trail, the building of the Alaska Railroad, and a fox farm around Fire Lake. World War II brought many families to the area, and some of these families started homesteads in Eagle River. By the 1960s, Eagle River had a shopping center, post office, and schools--earning it a place on the map. The 1970s and 1980s saw an explosion in growth as Pippel's Field was built up with businesses and housing, the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce was organized, and the Bear Paw Festival was started.

Download or read book Early Eagle written by Kathy Heicher and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled into a scenic mountain valley at the junction of the Eagle River and Brush Creek, Eagle is a small mountain town that is often overshadowed by its famous ski resort neighbor, Vail. However, this thriving little mountain community claims a rich history of more than 100 years of spunk and fortitude. Eagle's robust character started with the miners who came to the valley in the 1880s seeking gold and silver. Then came the farmers and ranchers, who recognized another type of wealth in the fertile soils and abundant water of the valley. As for that spunk, the townspeople of Eagle were tenacious enough to wage a 20-year war seeking county seat status and progressive enough to keep a small town growing and thriving for over a century.

Download or read book Early Days on the Eagle written by Leonard Hammock and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hydrologic Data from Test Wells and Low flow Investigations in the Middle Reach of the Eagle River Valley Alaska 1980 81 written by Gary B. Deeter and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Eagle County Characters written by Kathy Heicher and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before the first ski runs were ever carved into the mountains of Vail and Beaver Creek, Eagle County drew adventurous settlers and pioneers who brought life to the mines and the Eagle River Valley. Allow local journalist and historian Kathy Heicher to introduce you to the Doll brothers as they establish their ranching and business legacy. Ride a stagecoach with Sarah Doherty, Cattle Queen of the Badlands. Follow Jake Borah through bear country with President Theodore Roosevelt and his "hunting cabinet." Trail cattle alongside Ellis "Bearcat" Bearden and his ranching family. Meet a cast of characters whose stories arc across decades and reach the very roots of this beautiful mountain valley.

Download or read book Eagle County Characters written by Kathy Heicher and published by American Chronicles. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before the first ski runs were ever carved into the mountains of Vail and Beaver Creek, Eagle County drew adventurous settlers and pioneers who brought life to the mines and the Eagle River Valley. Allow local journalist and historian Kathy Heicher to introduce you to the Doll brothers as they establish their ranching and business legacy. Ride a stagecoach with Sarah Doherty, Cattle Queen of the Badlands. Follow Jake Borah through bear country with President Theodore Roosevelt and his hunting cabinet." Trail cattle alongside Ellis "Bearcat" Bearden and his ranching family. Meet a cast of characters whose stories arc across decades and reach the very roots of this beautiful mountain valley."

Download or read book Eagle River Loop Road to Hiland Drive Connection Extension Eagle River written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book EARLY EAGLE written by Kathy Heicher and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Eagle Valley Evaporite Northwest Colorado written by William Wyman Mallory and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description, distribution, and heavy-mineral content of some Upper Cretaceous and lower Tertiary orogenic conglomerates in northern Utah.

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Download or read book Beanies Stick Horses Marbles and Mean Chickens written by Joe |d1935 - |eauthor Albertson and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a young boy, Verne Albertson didn¿t like school. He preferred roaming the valleys and meadows of Burns, Colorado, Eagle County¿s prime cattle-raising country. What reasonable ranch kid would want to be stuck in a one-room schoolhouse learning math, spelling and reading when he could be out riding horses, fishing or hunting gophers with his trusty ¿beanie¿? The teachers didn¿t always appreciate Verne¿s shenanigans. Consequently, he spent quite a bit of time standing in the corner pondering the importance of education. This memoir reveals the life of a rural Colorado ranch kid in the 1940s. Albertson describes the little joys (stick horse rodeos) and bigger challenges (dodging mean chickens) of growing up in a much simpler time. Readers will find themselves longing for those long-lost days.

Download or read book 50 Hikes around Anchorage 2nd Edition Explorer s 50 Hikes written by Lisa Maloney and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hiker’s companion to the best treks within striking distance of Alaska’s largest city

Download or read book Day Hiking written by Lisa Maloney and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hikes within driving distance of Anchorage and its environs 100 day hikes, from iconic to beginner to lung-burner! Day Hiking: Southcentral Alaska features 100 day hikes in the populous region around the Greater Anchorage area. Starting with the immense and accessible Chugach State Park, the guide includes hikes north of the city to include the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Hatcher Pass areas, and also trails near Eagle River, Palmer, and Wasilla. There are hikes along Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm, including near Girdwood, Portage Glacier, and Whittier, as well as all of the Kenai Peninsula--Chugach National Forest, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park, Soldotna, Homer, and more. "Hikes at a Glance" highlights features of each hike Difficulty rating, elevation gain, distance, and best season for each trail Detailed driving directions to trailheads Useful trail icons for dog-friendliness, glaciers, lakes, and more Convenient, compact, and packable size Full-color photos throughout

Download or read book 55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska 5th Ed written by and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable resource for hiking, skiing, paddling, and climbing the backcountry of Southcentral Alaska