From the sweeping prairies of the eastern plains to the jagged peaks of the Rocxk Mountains, this second edition will lead you to 201 of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive.

Includes history of each area, major attractions, festivals and events, outdoor activities, where to stay and eat, services, and more. The books is separated by regions, including the northwest region, the north central region, the northeast region, the southwest region, the south central region, and the southeast region.

This Volume is a 2007 reprint of the classic 1925 aut6obiography of Irving Howbert. It covers from his 1860 arrival in the Pike's Peak region from Iowa as an observant 14 year old boy. His family came across the unsettled and dangerous great plains, before settling in the Rocky mountain gateway town of Colorado City.

Includes index, glossary and bibl.

Description of 42 "ghost towns" in photograph and story. All but 3 are accessible by car.

"Since 1976, newcomers and natives alike have learned about the rich history of the magnificent place they call home from Colorado: A History of the Centennial State. In the fifth edition, coauthors Carl Abbott, Stephen J. Leonard, and Thomas J. Noel incorporate recent events, scholarship, and insights about the state in an accessible volume that general readers and students will enjoy. The new edition tells of conflicts, shifting alliances, and changing...