Colorado / Terri Cook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cook, Terri, 1969- author.

Series:

Moon travel handbooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Colorado--Guidebooks.

Colorado.

Colorado--Description and travel.

Genre:

Guidebooks.

travel guidebooks.

Travel writing.

Physical Description:

449 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 19 cm

Edition:

11th edition.

Other Title:

Moon Colorado

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Avalon Travel, Hachette Book Group, 2024.

Summary:

Filled with information on outdoor adventures, one-of-a-kind experiences, top activities and local insight, this helpful trip-planning guide shows you how to make the most of your Colorado vacation, from hiking through red rock canyons and aspen forests to hitting the slopes.

From hiking through red rock canyons and aspen forests to hitting the slopes, find your adventure with Moon Colorado. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries including a two-week road trip and quick getaways, with suggestions for outdoor adventurers, winter sports enthusiasts, history buffs, road-trippers, foodies, and more; The top activities and unique experiences: Explore ancient pueblos or Wild West ghost towns, soak in a steaming hot spring, and spot wild elk, horses, and foxes. Savor fresh flavors at a farm-to-table restaurant and kick back with some of Colorado's delicious local microbrews; Outdoor adventures: Go white-water rafting or kayaking on a rushing river, and hike slickrock trails to awe-inspiring views of snow-capped mountain peaks. Ski the deep powder of some of the country's top resorts and relax with a delicious après-ski drink; Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout; Local insight from a lifelong adventurer Terri Cook on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from campsites and motels to B&Bs and resort lodges; Reliable background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history, plus tips on getting there and getting around by car, train, and public transportation; Recommendations for families, LGBTQ+ travelers, seniors, international visitors, and travelers with disabilities; Full coverage of Denver, Boulder and the Northern Front Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Steamboat Springs and Northwest Colorado, Vail and the Central Rockies, Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Mesa Verde and the Southwest, Colorado Springs and the Southeast. With Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Colorado. Staying in the city? Try Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs. Staying in the park? Try Moon Rocky Mountain National Park. For an all-outdoors adventure, try Moon Colorado Camping.

Contents:

Welcome to Colorado

Denver

Boulder and the northern Front Range

Rocky Mountain National Park

Steamboat Springs and northwest Colorado

Vail and the central Rockies

Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley

Mesa Verde and the southwest

Colorado Springs and the southeast

Background

Essentials

Resources

Index

List of maps.

Notes:

"Scenic drives -- National parks -- Hiking & skiing.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-434) and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Miller Fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9781640497504

1640497501

OCLC:

1375288993