With its extraordinary Rocky Mountains (America`s best skiing) alongside expansive plains & desert of numerous national parks, landmarks & monuments, the fast-growing state of Colorado is a tourism leader, receiving large numbers of vacationers throughout the year (whose number will now be affected by the hard-to-predict effect of its recent legalization of recreational cannabis). In this Easy Guide resident author discusses every major travel option, every popular destination within the state. The Guides in the Easy Guide Series by Frommer’s capture the unique spirit of the place offering expert advice in all price ranges for a variety of establishments & attractions. Arranged in a clear layout, put together in a light & compact format (256 pages ), these guides are easy to read & light to carry. The guides introduce a city and/or a region with ‘ Best of’, ‘ In Context’ & ‘ Suggested Itineraries’ chapters, offering information on the local history, culture, geography as well as selecting recommended road trips in & around the location. This section is followed by individual chapters dedicated to the different cities or regions covered by the guide, with advice on where to stay, where to eat, strolls, exploring, shopping, entertainment etc. The guides conclude with a final section on planning your trip. Frommer’s is an American publisher specialising in guidebooks emphasising the culture, lifestyle & history of the destination & stressing the insights travels offer. In their effort to contribute to making travel more accessible they are a cost-conscious company & offer, not only reasonable priced guides, but they also always include sensible priced lodgings & establishments in their guides. They are openly & highly critical when it comes to judging value for your money, & if something or somewhere is not worth your money & time, you will read it. ...

Colorado Front Range Cities in a series of City Map Books from Rand Mc Nally providing in a handy 10.5 x 24 cm paperback format a collection of street plans for neighbouring towns & cities within a region. Areas covered by the plans are shown on a regional map & all the plans covered by one overall street index. The plans show the network of streets & roads, indicating where appropriate, routes with limited access, tolls, service & rest areas, one-way traffic, etc. Railway & local transit stations are marked & a range of symbols indicate various services & places of interest. This title provides coverage of Brighton, Boulder, Broomfield, Fort Collins, Greeley, Lafayette, Longmont, Lovel&, Louisville & Windsor. ...

Colorado is one of the top motorcycle destinations in the country for good reason. stunning paved mountain passes, desolate ...

Map No. 208, Colorado National Monument, CO, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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While GPS is handy for navigating unfamiliar cities, there is nothing better than a printed map for simplicity, perspective & fun on road trips. National Geographic`s State Guide Maps are the perfect combination of detailed map & travel guide. Each map contains scenic drives, parks & recreation maps, as well as insets of cities & useful information on local attractions & events. The maps are printed on durable, waterproof, tear-resistant material that is lightweight & easily folded to fit in your pocket. ...

Colorado Recreational Atlas & Gazetteer in a series of large format paperback state atlases from De Lorme, with detailed, contoured, GPS compatible topographic mapping plus extensive recreational information, with lists of sites & facilities, etc. The atlas covers the area west of the Denver/ Colorado Springs/ Pueblo, i.e. the Rocky Mountains part of the state, at 1:160, 000, with the eastern part of Colorado at 1:320, 000. Recreational information

Includes:: lists of outdoor adventure sites for hiking, biking, skiing & paddling, campgrounds, recreational areas, unique natural features, family outings, extensive tables of fishing (including Gold Medal Streams) & hunting sites, etc. Each title in this De Lorme series covers one state & presents it at a scale much more detailed than used on most state road maps. Particularly popular areas are often also presented on enlargements. The maps are contoured, show variation of terrain (deserts, glaciers, wetlands, woodlands, etc) & have latitude & longitude and/or UTM grid lines for GPS use. Various types of protected areas are distinguished by the colouring of their boundaries, e.g. national or state parks, forests, etc. Also marked are Indian Reservations & restricted entry military zones. Road network is shown in much more detail than on other state mapping, with local roads, unsurfaced back roads & tracks, forest trails, etc. Where appropriate, old historical routes are marked. Railway lines & local airports or landing strips are included & the maps also indicate administrative boundaries. Symbols highlight various recreational areas & facilities such as campgrounds, unique natural features, etc. Each title contains extensive lists of outdoor adventure sites (grouped into activities such as hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, skiing, etc.), diverse family outing sites, campgrounds, & tables showing what facilities can be found in the state’s recreational areas. Each atlas also has an index of localities. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Colorado Recreational Map at 1:790, 000 approx. from GTR in a series covering the Rocky Mountains states of USA on indexed topographic recreational maps designed to provide good presentation of each state’s geography, protected areas, recreational facilities & places of interest. Topography is presented by contours at 1000 feet intervals, enhanced by changes in altitude colouring every 2000’, plus names of mountain ranges. The network of rivers, lakes & reservoirs is shown in great detail, with numerous small rivers & creeks named & on some titles state fishing access sites are marked. National or state parks, recreational areas, forests, grassl&, wildlife refuges, etc, are highlighted, as well as Indian Reservations & restricted access military bases Road network distinguishes between gravel & dirt surface local roads & indicates routes more suitable for 4WD vehicles. Driving distances are marked on main routes. Symbols indicate five different kinds of campgrounds. Also marked are picnic grounds & rest areas, skiing areas, & various other places of interest. A special feature of this series is the inclusion of symbols indicating mining districts with old mining and/or ghost towns. Each title is indexed &, unless specified to the contrary in its individual description, has no geographical coordinates. The reverse side of each map provides extensive tourist information with lists of national parks & other protected areas indicating what facilities can be found there, county by county lists of both various historical & cultural places of interest & protected areas, lists of mining districts, etc. Also provided is a climate & mileage chart for each state. ...

Colorado Recreational Map from GTR in an expanded edition at 1:630, 000 approx., printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with additional enlargements of areas around Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fort Collins & Grand Junction. The map is part of GTR ...

Colorado at 1:200, 000 in a series of excellent, detailed, GPS compatible state atlases from Benchmark Maps with extensive information on diverse recreational opportunities & facilities, covering The Rockies & the western states of the United States. Each atlas consists of three main sections: Landscape: with detailed mapping at scales around 1:250, 000, according to the size of the state. Excellent use of relief shading & altitude colouring provides a vivid picture of the topography, with plenty of names of physical features such a mountain & hill ranges, peaks, valleys, etc. All heights are given in feet. Boundaries of national parks, state forests, Indian reservations & military areas are marked. The presentation of the road network

Includes:: finely graded paved roads, 4WD tracks & other unclassified roads (rough 4WD tracks, logging & private roads, etc). Symbols highlight various recreational facilities. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with a latitude & longitude grid at 10

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Colorado Ski Towns in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...