Exploring Colorado State Parks

Explores Colorado's state parks system, from its beginning in 1937. This illustrated book provides information on each of Colorado's forty state parks; its location and history; a general explanation of the site's flora, fauna, and geology; and, the recreational activities available there, such as hiking, fishing, sailing and horseback riding.

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This is a completely revised and updated edition of the first book to thoroughly explore Colorado's flourishing state parks system, from its stormy beginning in 1937 to the present. Containing scores of spectacular photographs, this unique guide provides a wealth of information on each of Colorado's forty state parks; its location and history; a general explanation of the site's flora, fauna, and geology; and, the recreational activities available there, such as hiking, fishing, sailing, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and nature/wildlife photography.