Colorado & the Rockies For Dummies
- ISBN-10
- 0764554921
- ISBN-13
- 9780764554926
- Category
- Travel
- Pages
- 472
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-04-25
- Publisher
- For Dummies
- Author
- Alex Wells
Description
From spectacular ski mountains to eerie ghost towns, roaring rivers to heavenly hot springs, Colorado and its majestic Rocky Mountains offer incredible scenery and a fantastic range of recreational options to plunge into it headfirst. No matter what your season and reason for a trip to Colorado might be—extreme snowboarding off-piste in Aspen or hiking with the whole family in Rocky Mountain National Park—you’ll find all the guidance you need with this friendly travel companion, including: Tips on what’s happening in Colorado in each season and each month of the year A candid discussion of your lodging options, from B&B to historic hotel, dude ranches to campgrounds Suggestions for trips based in the cities—and quick, easy ways to branch out to take in the natural wonders surrounding them Fast facts on all the major ski resorts, including elevation, skiable terrain, snowfall, and reservation information Information on how to get the most of the great outdoors in every locale, from hiking and biking to cross-country and downhill skiing Hints on getting maximum bang for your buck in the shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs Ten signature, can’t-go-wrong Colorado experiences Like every For Dummies travel guide, Colorado & the Rockies For Dummies includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps
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