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Pub. Date
2018.
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When John Wesley Powell became the first person to navigate the entire Colorado River, through the Grand Canyon, he completed what Lewis and Clark had begun nearly 70 years earlier--the final exploration of continental America. The son of an abolitionist preacher, a Civil War hero (who lost an arm at Shiloh), and a passionate naturalist and geologist, in 1869 Powell tackled the vast and dangerous gorge carved by the Colorado River and known today...
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Pub. Date
2012
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Trail Canyon, an isolated oasis in Southwest Colorado, isn't on any tour maps. Few will ever experience in person its history and beauty, because it is private property. But within the six miles of its length, Trail Canyon has stories to tell - 10,000 years worth - covering every wave of humanity that has passed through the Four Corners. This book is part history, part mystery, and part love story. It tells those stories, collected after research...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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Nestled at the base of Colorado's signature mountains, pedestrian-friendly Boulder is consistently singled out for its quality of life, abundance of outdoor adventures, and award-winning chefs. With a plethora of amazing places to experience, 100 Things to Do in Boulder Before You Die offers an easy way to pinpoint your best options in this sunny, high-altitude college town. Boulder is the ideal place to explore more than 100 miles of county trails,...