Download or read book Exploring Colorado s Wild Areas written by Scott S. Warren and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover 69 wilderness areas--including seven new ones--showcasing everything from mountains to canyons, rushing rivers to desert landscapesA comprehensive guide to Colorado's wild areas Totally updated and revised Includes 74 maps and 90 photosMuch has changed in the landscape of Colorado's wilderness designations since the first edition of this book appeared in 1992. At the newly designated Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, visitors peer into the depths of this narrow canyon that drops 2,000 feet to the Gunnison River below--and some choose to follow rugged backcountry routes down to the inner canyon. A trail in Spanish Peaks Wilderness, established in 2000, leads up one of these twin sentinels that rise above the edge of the high plains. Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and standing up to 750 feet high, the dunes of the newly enlarged Great Sand Dunes National Monument and Preserve are the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. Other recent additions to Colorado's protected lands include the Castle Peak Wilderness Study Area, Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area, San Luis Hills Wilderness Study Area, and Demaree Canyon Wilderness Area. Colorado is one of the nation's primary adventure-travel destinations, and both visitors and locals will find this book the most all-inclusive reference available to the state's wildness areas. From the state's high peaks to its spectacular canyons and deserts, Exploring Colorado's Wild Areas provides detailed information on seasons, flora and fauna, geology, history and activities.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Colorado s Wilderness Areas written by Mark Pearson and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964, Congress has designated 41 wilderness areas in Colorado, totaling some 3.4 million acres ranging from desert sagebrush to alpine crags. In addition, other undeveloped areas and national parklands have been proposed for wilderness status. In its newly revised second edition, The Complete Guide to Colorado's Wilderness Areas continues to serve as the foremost guide to these magnificent wild places.
Download or read book Exploring Arizona s Wild Areas written by Scott S. Warren and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest volume in The Mountaineers' popular Exploring Wild Areas series takes a look at the year-round recreational opportunities available in the Grand Canyon State. Whether you're a hiker, cross-country skier, climber, paddler, or back-packer, this handy guide will show you the best ways to explore these diverse wilderness areas. With detailed profiles on the state's forests, deserts, canyons, and meadows. Exploring Arizona's Wild Areas includes 84 area and trail maps, information on terrain and elevation, historical background, special tips for "keeping your cool" in warmer temperatures, and more.--Cover
Download or read book Colorado written by Thomas J. Noel and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2015-05-29 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a thoroughly revised edition of the Historical Atlas of Colorado, which was coauthored by Tom Noel and published in 1994. Chock-full of the best and latest information on Colorado, this new edition features thirty new chapters, updated text, more than 100 color maps and 100 color photos, and a best-of listing of Colorado authors and books, as well as a guide to hundreds of tourist attractions. Colorado received its name (Spanish for “red”) after much debate and many possibilities, including Idaho (an “Indian” name meaning “gem of the mountains” later discovered to be a fabrication) and Yampa (Ute for “bear”). Noel includes other little-known but significant facts about the state, from its status as first state in the Union to elect women to its legislature, to its controversial “highest state” designation, elevated by the 2013 legalization of recreational cannabis. Noel and cartographer Carol Zuber-Mallison map and describe Colorado’s spectacular geography and its fascinating past. The book’s eight parts survey natural Colorado, from rivers and mountains to dinosaurs and mammals; history, from prehistoric peoples to twenty-first-century Color-oddities; mining and manufacturing, from the gold rush to alternative energy sources; agriculture, including wineries and brewpubs; transportation, from stagecoach lines to light rail; modern Colorado, from the New Deal to the present (including politics, history, and information on lynchings, executions, and prisons); recreation, covering not only hiking and skiing but also literary locales and Colorado in the movies; and tourism, encompassing historic landmarks, museums, and even cemeteries. In short, this book has information—and surprises—that anyone interested in Colorado will relish.
Download or read book Colorado Wilderness Act of 1989 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks, and Forests and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colorado Wilderness Act written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colorado National forest wilderness act written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Parks, Recreation, and Renewable Resources and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring Colorado with Kids written by Jamie Siebrase and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to experience Colorado’s best outdoors destinations for families? What are you waiting for? There’s so much more to the Colorado outdoors scene than skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, from the sprawling, golden plains to Summit County’s snow-capped peaks, this unique guidebook introduces families to an exciting range of outdoorsy adventures. Travel journalists and local parenting experts Jamie Siebrase and Deborah Mock will guide you and your children through 71 incredible, in-state adventures. Get ready to discover nature centers, farms, outdoor history museums, art walks, hidden SUP spots, open-air theaters, story walks, and so much more. The destinations laid out in this book are pure fun —but don’t be surprised if you and your kids learn a few educational tidbits along the way. The book’s 71 chapters are short and punchy with great writing and beautiful B&W photographs. Each section includes a short section with action-item information on each site. This is an informative guide to discovering a variety of outdoor adventures that are a perfect fit for family weekends and getaways.
Download or read book Discovering the Colorado Plateau written by Bill Haggerty and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Colorado Plateau is America’s western treasure, home to the country’s highest concentration of national parks, monuments, wilderness areas, and state parks, and a near-endless bounty of wild, stunning landscape. Discovering the Colorado Plateau will explore this region through beautiful maps, full-color photography, and detailed descriptions of the area’s geography, history, and geology, as well as signature activities that encapsulate the best each locale has to offer. By purposefully shifting the focus away from the national parks, this book introduces readers to the various public lands and protected areas that are as exciting and wonderful as any of the major parks. Unlike any other book published recently about the Plateau, this book not only acts as a source of great information and imagery, but as a practical guide and a true celebration of one of America’s most beautiful and endangered lands.
Download or read book Canyons of the Colorado written by John Wesley Powell and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thrilling exploration of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon with John Wesley Powell's detailed account. Documenting his daring expeditions, Powell paints a vivid picture of the breathtaking landscapes, challenging terrains, and the sheer majesty of one of nature's wonders. This classic work is not only an adventure tale but also a testament to human perseverance and the spirit of discovery.
Download or read book The Wildwatch Book written by Ann C. Cooper and published by Roberts Rinehart Pub. This book was released on 1990 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colorado Bucket List Adventure Guide Journal written by Bridge Press and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Colorado: A Guide to the 50 Must-See Destinations in Colorado to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure Today Traveling to Colorado is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for free spirits whose soul craves deep connection with nature, Colorado is rich in picturesque landscapes that'll leave you breathless. As you travel the distance through the Rocky Mountains and wilderness, and then all the way through its Great Plains, you'll have the time of your life getting lost in the Centennial state's immersive beauty. From nature's wonders like the Paint Mines Interpretive Park, to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and the amazing Garden of the Gods, Colorado just begs to be explored! But, with so much to see, where are you supposed to start from? With Colorado Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal, you will be able to enjoy and discover every landscape and magical place in the different regions in Colorado without getting lost! Featuring more than 50 must-see destinations in the Southwestern four-corner state, you will be well-equipped to start your adventure! This unique travel guide and journal will help you: Keep track of where you've been and where to look forward to going next; Get informed about the areas or places you want to visit, how to get there, what to look for, and what you may need to bring along; Easily find your way to your dream destination thanks to comprehensive driving instructions; Never get lost thanks to the GPS coordinates included for each adventure in this guide; Discover the best time to visit certain destinations, weather conditions, average expenses; And much more! Grab a copy of this guide and you're well set to explore Colorado! Every chapter comes with lesser-known facts about all the amazing 50 Colorado destinations featured in this blueprint that'll make you fall in love with this wonderful state even more. Do you dare to break your boring, daily routine and go on an adventure of a lifetime? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-click", and Get Your Copy Now!
Download or read book Joe Berardi s Guide to Exploring Colorado written by Joe Berardi and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joe Berardi's Guide to Exploring Colorado is a book for travelers, visitors, families, hikers or history buffs who want to be introduced to Rocky Mountains and its history. You will find no other state with such a high number of Federal Scenic Highways than Colorado. The summer wildflowers, wildlife in the mountains and the golden aspens during fall will dazzle all. This book covers the four national parks, seven national monuments and the forty plus state parks in Colorado. For anyone interested in recent history the most popular ghost towns are presented with directions and maps. This state population boomed during 1800s with an influx of people seeking their fortunes from the Silver and Gold rush boom days. There are many ghost towns, decaying structures and mining remnants to explore today. The past is fading away rapidly although several ghost towns are being saved with restoration efforts. The state four corners area is rich in ancient ruins that tell the story how the Anasazi people lived here about 500-1000 years ago.The author identify his "Best of Colorado", scenic drives, natural wonders and historic places that are his favorites or most popular in Colorado. This book is packed with topographical maps for adventurers who want to leave their cars and hike around. There is a Cities/Town section which includes attractions for each city. There is also a best in the state attractions section based on popularity.Start today planning an adventure in Colorado that you will enjoy and remember for a lifetime.
Download or read book Washakie Wilderness Oil and Gas Exploration Leasing written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wild Life on the Rockies written by Enos A. Mills and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the record of a few of the many happy days and novel experiences which the author has had in the wilds. For more than twenty years, it has been the author's good fortune to live most of the time with nature, on the mountains of the West. He has made scores of long exploring rambles over the mountains in every season of the year, a nature-lover charmed with the birds and the trees. On his later excursions, the author has gone alone and without firearms. He has also scaled many of the higher peaks of the Rockies and made many studies on the upper slopes of these mountains.
Download or read book Colorado Wild and Beautiful written by and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographer Glenn Randall presents 125 images culled from 30 years of exploring the Centennial State. Working primarily with a large-format, 4x5 field camera that captures amazing details, Randall has compiled an extraordinary portrait of a remarkably diverse place. Traveling on foot, snowshoes, skis, and rafts, Randall brings us images of Colorado's most remote corners as well as its historical sites, wildlife, and outdoor adventurers. From the 14,000-foot peaks to the deep and sinuous canyons, Randall presents a joyous celebration of a unique state.
Download or read book Collecting Nature written by Andrew G. Kirk and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finds in the history of Denver's Conservation Library a microcosm of the growth of the environmental movement as a whole.
