Explore Colorado

Good Night Colorado

by Adam Gamble

Part of the Good Night Our World series, this cute board book explores well known Colorado landmarks such as Maroon Bells, Steamboat Springs, Pikes Peak, Elk and the mountains. Perfect for any toddler who lives in Colorado!

It Happened in Colorado

by James Crutchfield

It Happened in Colorado, tells the true tales about the Centennial States wild past. From the $200 million diamond mine hoax, to an angry citizen flattening a whole town with a tank like bulldozer. These stories will blow you away and help you connect with Colorado's wild history. 

Falcon Guide by Jamie Siebrase 

Colorado has a lot to offer--from soaring mountains to vast alpine forests and sage covered desert--so it's no surprise that it's one of the top outdoor tourist destinations in the country. And, with families spearheading the need to get outdoors with their little ones (just say no to excessive screen time ), there are places a-plenty for exploring with littles of all ages. Whether you live there or are simply traveling through, Hiking with Kids Colorado offers up new and exciting adventures for parents and their elementary school-age kids alike. Organized around location, for ease of knocking out all of those "bucket list" places, the book features 52 easily accessible day hike locations, with each hike featuring a color photo and a map. As is standard with FalconGuides, all the basic information--from trailhead GPS to best times to go to fees and contacts--will be there, along with trail descriptions geared directly for the kids. The book's handy "Best Hikes For" chart in the beginning will identify the best hikes for water features, historic geographic features, views, cool flora/fauna, and more. Hiking with Kids Colorado will keep its young participants engaged with tips on cool scavenger hunts; how to identify various animals, bird calls, and more; fun facts about the history of the land; and more. 

Good Night Denver

by Susan Bouse

Part of the Good Night Our World Series, this book shows kids famous Denver landmarks, such as the Denver Botanical Gardens, Red Rocks, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.  A must have for any toddler who lives in Denver!

Best Wildflower Hikes Colorado 

by Chris Kassar

Best Wildflower Hikes Colorado is your guide for exploring the wildflowers the state has to offer. Informative and fun, this guide includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos of some of the state's most scenic wildflower hikes. Encompassing state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, this guide leads hikers to remote corners to view spectacular wildflowers. 

Best Loop Hikes Colorado

by Steve Johnson and David Weinstein

60 loop hikes accessible from metro areas including Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Boulder. Includes topo maps and photos. Degree of difficulty and directions to trail heads. Get out and explore!

Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way to Colorado: A Christmas Adventure

Written by Eric James, Illustrated by Robert Dunn

It's a magical Christmas Eve, and all of the children in your town are sleeping. Well, all of the children but you! How could you possibly fall asleep when you know Santa and his sleigh are on their way?

• 32 page hardcover book

Roadside Geology of Colorado Third Edition 

by Felicie Williams and Halka Chronic

The third edition of this popular guide is now even better-it's full color. Colorado's multihued rocks- from white and red sandstones to green shales and pink granite's- are vividly splashed across the pages in stunning color photographs. Detailed color maps and diagrams clearly distill the state's complex bedrock geology. Updated text information about new discoveries, such as the mastodons and other Pleistocene fossils found at Snowmass, and new parks, such as Chimney Rock National Monument. Roadside Geology of Colorado us a must-have for any Colorado rock enthusiast! 

Colorado Camping Moon Guide (6th Edition)

The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping

By 

Joshua Berman

Find your adventure. Whether you're RV camping, hiking into the backcountry or just looking for a quick getaway, local expert Joshua Berman gives you the advice you need to choose the best campsite for you. 

-Options from secluded Front Range hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers.

-Advice on nearby recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing, and climbing

-The best campgrounds for hot springs, white-water, stunning views, and even weddings

-Tips on equipment, food and cooking gear, clothing, first aid and insect protection

-Easy to follow maps with driving directions to each campground

Colorado 50 Hikes With Kids

By Wendy Gorton and Kristin Tillack 

Visually beautiful and informative book about Colorado hikes for all ages. 

Best Hikes Near Denver and Boulder

Here are forty of the best hikes within an hour 's drive of the Denver-Boulder area-from open grasslands in the plains and old ranches in the foothills to crystal-clear mountain streams and lakes. whether you are in the mood for an easy nature walk, a daylong hike or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from. 

Includes full color photos and maps, comprehensive route descriptions, at a glance information on distance, difficulty level, hiking time, fees, permits and canine compatibility. 

Coloring Colorado features drawings of some of the state’s iconic peaks, such as Crestone Needle, Lone Eagle Peak, Mount of the Holy Cross, and the Maroon Bells. There are pastoral scenes with wildflowers and aspen trees as well as historical scenes. And there are fun drawings like the much-loved Blue Bear at the Denver Convention Center! For outdoor adventure lovers, there is mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering and more! This coloring book is fun for anyone from age 3 to 93. While many people will want Coloring Colorado for themselves, it also makes a wonderful gift.

• 34 iconic scenes from around the state
• 15 outdoor adventures
• Perfect gift for all ages!

Hiking Colorado's Front Range

by Bob D'Antonio

Lace up your boots and sample sixty of the finest trails that the northern foothills have to offer. Situated between low-lying plains and towering mountain peaks, the front range provides varied scenery and terrain. Choose from easy day hikes around Boulder, exhilarating summit ascents near Denver, wild-country explorations near Fort Collins, picnic outings near Estes Park, and excursions with the kids around Colorado Springs. 

The Front Range of the Colorado Rockies rises abruptly from the plains in a 150-mile stretch of foothills, rounded summits, and jagged peaks between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. The hikes in this book were selected by members of four major groups of The Colorado Mountain Club in an occasionally contentious process. After some heated arguments, quiet horse trading, and uproarious laughter, members decided on their favorites-so these really are the best hikes in the Front Range.

Each description starts with some basic information about the hike, followed by comments on the hike by the writer/photographer, directions to the trailhead, and a complete route description, including pictures from the route and a color map of the trail.

• 70 hikes in Colorado's Front Range chosen for the beauty, variety, and the quality of the hike itself
• Complete trail descriptions, color photos, and maps
• A wide range of hikes, from easy to difficult
  

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Scenic Drives, National Parks, Best Hikes

By Terri Cook

Make your escape! From its aspen-studded mesas to towering Rockies, Colorado's diverse landscape inspires adventure. This book gives you the strategies you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you:

-Road-trip itineraries based on the amount of time you have

-Recreation ideas like skiing deep powder, rafting river canons, and climbing fourteeners

-Tips for seeing wild horses, bugling elk and bighorn sheep

-Highlights of Colorado's deep history, from ancient ruins to Wild West ghost towns

-The best places to enjoys the local food scene, including wine-tasting, brewpubs, and neighborhood eateries

Road Biking Colorado

by Robert Hurst

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great ride? Road Biking Colorado features forty of the state's best road biking routes, from the foothills of Boulder to the red cliffs of Grand Junction. Complete with GPS coordinates, detailed mile-by-mile directions, history, and intimate details of what you'll see along the way, this guide is perfect for the recreational rider. Also included are color maps and photos, safety tips and notes on local attractions.

Colorado Waterfall Hikes

by Sandy Heise

Colorado has thousands of stunning waterfalls, many of all skill levels. Some are quite close to the trailhead while others require a full day of hiking. Colorado Waterfall Hikes guides you on fifty of the best hikes for experiencing the beauty of cascading water and lush habitats. In addition to the wonderful falls, you will see an abundance of birds, mammals, and wildflowers. Detailed descriptions get you to the trailhead, provide insight into the area, and help you find your way.

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park

by Kent Dannen

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park features fifty-five of the best hikes throughout one of America's most popular national parks. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, from family friendly strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways.