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Gardens in Colorado
Beautiful and colorful Colorado has one of the tallest geoglogical environments in the country with no part of the state below 1000 meters. High mountain peaks of the Rockies range above 14,000 feet while the lower and dry Colorado Eastern Plains make up a good portion of the unpopulated areas of the state. Featured Gardens:  Betty Ford Alpine GardensThe Betty Ford Alpine Gardens claim to fame is being the highest public botanic garden in North America, at 8200 feet. It is located in the Gore Range area of the Rockies in ... |
 Map of Colorado Gardens to Visit
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 | The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons by: J. W. Powell Full text of Powell's 1,000-mile expedition down the fabled Colorado in 1869. Superb account of terrain, geology, vegetation, Indians, famine, mutiny, treacherous rapids, mighty canyons, during exploration of last unknown part of continental U.S. 240 illustrations. [reviews] |
 | Guide to Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails, 2nd Edition by: Charles A. Wells Completely redone second edition has been expanded to 75 trails....25 all new. Book includes detailed directions with GPS wayoints, 83 custom maps and over 425 quality photos. All trails are south of Interstate 70 and were redriven by the author. Twenty-five trails are easy, 25 moderate and 25 difficult. Easy and moderate trails are suitable for most stock sport utility vehicles. [reviews] |
 | Best Summit Hikes in Colorado: An Opinionated Guide to 50+ Ascents of Classic and Little-known Peaks from 8,144 to 14,443 Feet by: James Dziezynski Author James Dziezynski has meticulously selected 80+ of the state's absolute best peak hikes in over 50 superlative hikes, and provides opinionated narrative that brings each route to life. Each summit is included because of a notable feature--whether it's the site of an abandoned mine or airplane wreckage, has thundering waterfalls or colorful floral meadows, is the best summit for spotting ... [reviews] |
 | Colorado's Fourteeners: From Hikes to Climbs by: Gerry Roach [reviews] |
 | Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer's Complete) by: Eric Peterson You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants ... [reviews] |
 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor, and architecture from an insider's perspective. HAMPTONS HAVENS offers readers a glimpse behind the hedgerows of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. The photographs are drawn from the archives of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens magazine and feature 24 homes ... [reviews] |
 | Small Spaces, Beautiful Gardens by: Keith Davitt Keith Davitt's Small Spaces, Beautiful Gardens celebrates the possibilities for awkward, undersized garden parcels, demonstrating convincingly that no space is too small to make a big impact. Lacking dimensionality, most small gardens can be taken in visually with one glance. Davitt offers solutions for creating a sense of spaciousness and surprise, even in the most cramped, unlikely ... [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
