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• Ghost Towns of the Mountain West

  Your Guide to the Hidden History and Old West Haunts of Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Nevada

  Varney, Philip

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  Philip Varney guides readers to scenic ghost towns of Colorado and the West with maps, historical background, color photographs and practical information for exploring this chapter of American history.

• Backroads & Byways of Colorado

  Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions

  Knufken, Drea,

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  Travel the most beautiful and interesting roads using detailed itineraries designed with meals, lodging and must-see sites included.

• 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Denver and Boulder

  Including Fort Collins and Rocky Mountain National Park

  Sink, Mindy,

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  This easy to use family friendly guide has both driving and hiking maps for day trips for all ages and abilities.

• Colorado Excursions With History, Hikes and Hops

  Sealover, Ed

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  Author Ed Sealover's detailed guide to ten 3-day excursions full of nature, history and unique watering holes. Uncover the craft, creative and cultural gems that make the Centennial State a curious wanderer's dream.

• Colorado's Indian Peaks

  Classic Hikes and Climbs

  Roach, Gerry

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  If you look west at the snowy mountain range just south of Longs Peak and above Boulder, then you are viewing the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, a nearby beautiful area to explore.

• Beer Hiking Colorado

  the Most Refreshing Way to Discover Colorful Colorado

  Winn, Yitka,

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  This beer lovers trail guide with 50 beautiful trails to hike and craft breweries to visit includes both trail and beer descriptions. Cheers!

• The Trail of Gold and Silver

  Mining in Colorado, 1859-2009

  Smith, Duane A.

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  Take this book on your next Colorado road trip. Historian Duane A. Smith details Colorado's mining history from the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1859, through the silver rush, and into the present. Mining changed Colorado's economy and brought a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Topo

  The Stories Behind the Maps

  West, Jim,

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  This entertaining book tells interesting stories about people who buy maps and the reasons they do. Read about death by lightning, a bounty hunter, a newly minted Shaman, the history of the Denver Federal Center and more.

• The Kid's Guide to Denver, Boulder & Colorado's Ski Country. 2015

  Ogintz, Eileen,

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  "Kid's Guide" lets the kids help plan the trip and guide your family's exploration of Colorado destinations. Along the way kids will be engaged by reading and sharing fun facts and cool travel tips. Includes games and quizzes to keep the family…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Backroads & Byways of Indian Country

  Drives, Day Trips and Weekend Excursions: Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico

  Bitler, Teresa

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  Visit the Four Corners area and learn about the Native American tribes that inhabited the area both past and present.

• Hiking Through History Colorado

  40 Hikes From the Great Sand Dunes to Bobcat Ridge

  Hurst, Robert (Robert J.)

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  This hiking book has photos and detailed maps, with added extras and sidebars detailing enough historical information to satisfy every curiosity along the way.

• Colorado Phantasmagorias

  a Mashup of Biography, Fantasy, and Travel Guide

  Jacobson, Joan M., 1959-

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  This book blends history with travel guide by telling the who, what, when and where of 14 unique Coloradoans' biographies.

• The Colorado Trail

  the Official Guidebook of the Colorado Trail Foundation

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  The Colorado Trail spans 486 miles from Denver to Durango. It passes through 6 national forests, 6 wilderness areas, traverses 5 major river systems and crosses 8 mountain ranges. This 9th edition has all the information a day hiker, through hiker,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Best Hikes Continental Divide Trail

  Colorado

  Thomas, Liz (Hiker),

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  Features hikes along the Continental Divide Trail, 800 miles of which run through Colorado. Hike accessible sections of the trail near Denver and Summit County, then venture out on an overnight trek across some of the most remote areas of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Road Biking Colorado

  a Guide to the State's Best Bike Rides

  Hurst, Robert (Robert J.)

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  This guidebook features 40 of the best recreational road biking routes, complete with GPS coordinates, detailed mile by mile directions, history and intimate details of what you'll see along the way. Also included are color maps, photos, safety tips…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Brief History of Erie, Colorado

  Out of the Coal Dust

  Stull, James B.,

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  Just north of Denver is Erie, which from 1866 until 1979 was one of the largest coal-producing towns in the nation. There is plenty to do there year round.

• Climbing Colorado's Mountains

  Paul, Susan Joy

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  "Climbing Colorado's Mountains" covers 100 peaks for a range of abilities, including 12ers, 13ers and 14ers.

• Climbing Colorado's Fourteeners

  From the Easiest Hikes to the Most Challenging Climbs

  Meehan, Chris, 1976-

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  Before taking on one of Colorado's iconic mountains over 14,000 feet tall, read "Climbing Colorado's Fourteeners," which informs adventurers about each mountain and its surrounding area.

• Check Out State Parks

  Colorado Library Pass

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  You can borrow a Colorado Sate Parks pass from the library. The kit includes a pass and Colorado guidebooks for wildlife, trees and wildflowers to help you get the most from your adventure.

• Exploration Pass

  View on arapahoelibraries.org

  Show your friends and family the city using your library card to book a free pass to many historic Colorado attractions including museums and outdoor parks.