Backroads & Byways of Colorado: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Second Edition)
Backroads & Byways of Colorado: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Second Edition)

Author: Drea Knufken

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2013-06-03

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1581577281

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See Colorado at its most enchanting: along the roads less traveled. View majestic, snow-covered mountains within sight of desert expanses. Visit ancestral Puebloan settlements along the San Juan Skyway. Camp out in the 2.3-milion-acre White River National Forest. No matter what sort of Colorado adventure you're looking for, there's a trip to thrill you in this book. In this full-color second edition, the authors have expanded map coverage in each tour chapter, and have fully updated the best places to stay and eat that complement the best places to explore.

Backroads & Byways of Colorado: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Third Edition)
Backroads & Byways of Colorado: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Third Edition)

Author: Drea Knufken

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1682685071

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Hit the road to experience Colorado’s most breathtaking byways, mile by mile. In this updated and revised edition, intrepid local writers and travelers Drea Knufken and John Daters are once again your guides to the pinnacles of the Rockies, the sandstone valleys of the Western Slope, and the windswept prairies of the eastern state. Follow them through carefully crafted itineraries, so you too can: • Ski, hike, or camp in the 2.3-million-acre White River National Forest. • Navigate frontier paths and long-abandoned ghost towns. • Explore ancestral Puebloan settlements along the San Juan Skyway. • Drive the highest paved byway in North America, the Trail Ridge Road. This practical guidebook includes the authors’ expert insights into the state’s must-see sites, memorable meals, and cozy lodgings. This is the shortest route you can take to explore like a native and the perfect way for residents to delve deeper into the history and magic of Colorado.

Backroads & Byways of Texas: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Second Edition)
Backroads & Byways of Texas: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Second Edition)

Author: Amy K. Brown

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1581577753

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There's more to see, do, and taste in Texas than anyone could ever experience in a lifetime, but with this guide you'll never lack for trying! From the rustic charm of the Hill Country to the mountains, deserts, and stunning sunsets of West Texas, the plains and canyons of the Panhandle to the sandy dunes of the Gulf Coast, the diversity of Texas will astound you. This revised second edition highlights places of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical significance, all the while introducing you to some of the friendliest folks you'll ever meet.

Backroads & Byways of Arizona: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions
Backroads & Byways of Arizona: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions

Author: Jackie Dishner

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2009-10-05

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1581579063

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An easy-to-follow guide from a longtime local, offering up 12 unique road trips that will take you into the heart of the Grand Canyon State. From the deserts near the U.S./Mexico border to the pine tree forests along the Mogollon Rim, and back to the west “coast,” where the Colorado River runs its wild course, Arizona resident Jackie Dishner is your guide to all the wonders this state has to offer. Arizona’s quirks, colors, spectacular landscapes, and serene spots set the tone as you explore the Grand Canyon State. Dishner will introduce you to old-timers, take you inside Native American ruins, and share the stunning vistas to be found if you venture off the beaten path. You’ll find adventures you’ll never forget on every page.

Backroads & Byways of Montana: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions
Backroads & Byways of Montana: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions

Author: Jeff Welsch

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2011-06-06

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 158157889X

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With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. Montana offers the breathtaking landscapes of Glacier National Park and the Greater Yellowstone region, the mystical cowboy country of the high plains, and truly spectacular river valleys. Its cities and towns provide charm, personality, and hospitality, with classic eateries, quaint museums, and uniquely Montana activities. Welsch and Moore, your guides to Big Sky Country, share their favorite places both on and off the beaten track. About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don’t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You’ll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers—in short, everyone. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.

Backroads and Byways of Colorado Second Edition
Backroads and Byways of Colorado Second Edition

Author: Drea Knufken

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2013-06-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1581571615

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See Colorado at its most enchanting: along the roads less traveled. View majestic, snow-covered mountains within sight of desert expanses. Visit ancestral Puebloan settlements along the San Juan Skyway. Camp out in the 2.3-milion-acre White River National Forest. No matter what sort of Colorado adventure you're looking for, there's a trip to thrill you in this book. In this full-color second edition, the authors have expanded map coverage in each tour chapter, and have fully updated the best places to stay and eat that complement the best places to explore.

California Desert Byways
California Desert Byways

Author: Tony Huegel

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2006-12-21

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9780899974132

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Presents 65 desert trips from Bishop to the Mexican border, including expanded coverage of popular destinations such as Death Valley National Park, Mojave National Preserve, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This book makes high-walled canyons, lonely ghost towns, and soaring peaks from Mexico to the Great Basin easily accessible to recreational drivers. Tony Huegel's glove-box-sized Byways have been leading drivers to the hidden surprises found along unpaved backroads for more than 10 years. These books are for recreational drivers who want to use their four-wheel-drive or sport-utility vehicle beyond the pavement to explore, but who might not want to do hard-core or lengthy off-road driving. They are also for adventurers who use these trips as jumping-off points for muscle-powered exploration, such as hiking and mountain biking.

Backroads & Byways of Colorado
Backroads & Byways of Colorado

Author: Drea Knufken

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1682685063

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Hit the road to experience Colorado’s most breathtaking byways, mile by mile. In this updated and revised edition, intrepid local writers and travelers Drea Knufken and John Daters are once again your guides to the pinnacles of the Rockies, the sandstone valleys of the Western Slope, and the windswept prairies of the eastern state. Follow them through carefully crafted itineraries, so you too can: • Ski, hike, or camp in the 2.3-million-acre White River National Forest. • Navigate frontier paths and long-abandoned ghost towns. • Explore ancestral Puebloan settlements along the San Juan Skyway. • Drive the highest paved byway in North America, the Trail Ridge Road. This practical guidebook includes the authors’ expert insights into the state’s must-see sites, memorable meals, and cozy lodgings. This is the shortest route you can take to explore like a native and the perfect way for residents to delve deeper into the history and magic of Colorado.