by Robert Hurst (Author)
From historic landmarks to early settlement sites and more, this book is the perfect companion for any hiker with an interest in history. Make no mistake--this is a hiking book first and foremost, complete with rich photos and detailed maps, but with added extras and sidebars detailing enough historical information to satisfy every curiosity along the way.
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Imagine hiking through the petrified redwood stumps of the Florrisant Fossil Beds; or wandering alongside centuries-old dwellings and artwork at Petroglyph Point; or exploring the Old West graveyard rumored to house the bones of the famous Doc Holliday. Hiking through History Colorado profiles forty hikes, from easy to difficult, each including rich descriptions of the history underfoot, along with miles, directions, and GPS coordinates. The perfect companion for any hiker, this guide provides beautiful photography, detailed and accurate maps, and sidebars that convey the fascinating history of the area. This book will delight hikers and history lovers alike! For more than thirty-five years, FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors.
Author Biography
Robert Hurst is a native Coloradan who is just happy to be in one piece after working for ten years as a bike messenger in Denver. A 1990 graduate of the University of Colorado, he is the founder of Trails, the insider's source for mountain biking destinations in the Rocky Mountains, and is the author of Mountain Biking Colorado's San Juan Mountains (2001), The Art of Urban Cycling (2004), Family Biking (2015), and Road Biking Colorado (2005), all published by Falcon.