If you like to understand the history of the places you visit, this book will provide a good guide for a journey through Colorado.  Author Claude Wiatrowski, who has written books on railroad history and has lived in Colorado since 1975, has selected 22 trips that can be driven in a day through areas that are rich in history.

The book has an extensive selection of photographs by Wiatrowski along with detailed maps and driving directions. The author describes what can be seen on each trip and the history behind all the landmarks you will encounter.  Places covered include Dinosaur Ranch, the ancient ruins at Mesa Verde, abandoned mining camps and Pikes Peak.

Historic Colorado is published by Voyageur Press and is available at bookstores and through www.voyageurpress.com. Cover price is $22.99.

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