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| Author | : John Craighead |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 1998-09 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780395936139 |
This guide describes 590 species, with detailed information on flowering season, related species, range, and habitat. More than 100 plant drawings supplement these descriptions, and more than 200 color photographs show flowers as they appear in the field.
| Author | : Denver Botanic Gardens |
| Publisher | : Timber Press |
| Total Pages | : 501 |
| Release | : 2018-08-21 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1604698691 |
for loving where you live. Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower color and shape, and including a range map for each flower described, the guide is as user-friendly as it is informative. This must-have book is perfect for hikers, naturalists, and native plant enthusiasts. Covers the entire Rocky Mountain range from Canada south to New Mexico, separated into Northern Rockies, Middle Rockies, and Southern Rockies Describes and illustrates nearly 1,200 commonly encountered species Includes perennials, annuals, biennials, vines, shrubs, and subshrubs, both native and non-native 1,245 superb color photographs and 1,189 range maps User-friendly organization by flower color, shape, and petal count
| Author | : Michiel Walter Pesman |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012-01-31 |
| Genre | : Mountain plants |
| ISBN | : 9781555664411 |
Author Dan Johnson invites you to meet the nativesùthe native plants of Colorado. This popular guide has long aided enthusiasts in identifying the plants commonly encountered along Rocky Mountain trails and byways. And now Dan Johnson has revised this eleventh edition to make the guide more useful than ever before! Organization of herbaceous flowering plants by color for faster identification Color photos throughout to assist with accurate identification Nearly 100 new entries Common and useful native grasses Identification of exotic imported plants that have become common, and in some cases aggressively invasive Quick-reference chart to help with identification Horticultural information to help you bring these durable and beautiful native plants into your own garden or landscape Book jacket.
| Author | : Vera Stucky Evenson |
| Publisher | : Timber Press |
| Total Pages | : 301 |
| Release | : 2015-05-19 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1604695765 |
Recommended as a Great Summer Read by Colorado Public Radio In Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region, Vera Evenson, curator of the Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi at the Denver Botanic Gardens, covers species of mushrooms found in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. This comprehensive guide features introductory chapters on the basics of mushroom structure, life cycles, and habitats. Profiles for 220 mushroom species include color photographs, keys, and diagrams to aid in identification, and tips on how to recognize and avoid poisonous mushrooms.
| Author | : David Dahms |
| Publisher | : Paragon Press(TN) |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1999-03 |
| Genre | : Flowers |
| ISBN | : 9780964635920 |
| Author | : James Halfpenny |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2015-09-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1493022040 |
See those animal signs on the trail? Was that footprint left by a fox or a wolf? Was that pile of droppings deposited by a moose, a mouse, or a marten? Scats and Tracks of the Rocky Mountains will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could still be nearby. Clearly written descriptions and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns will help you recognize seventy Rocky Mountain species. An identification key, a glossary of tracking terms, and detailed instructions on how to document your finds are also included here. Easy-to-use scat and track measurements appear on each page, making this book especially field friendly and letting you know if a white tailed ptarmigan, a red fox, or even a black bear has been your way.
| Author | : Michael Kerr |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2011-07 |
| Genre | : Humor |
| ISBN | : 9781927083000 |
At what elevation does an elk become a moose? Where can I find alpine flamingos? How do the elk know they're supposed to cross at the elk crossing signs? Where do bears nest? Don't all Canadians wear raccoon hats? Ah yes, the familiar calls of that plentiful species, the Rocky Mountain Tourist. When Do You Let the Animals Out? is the first and only guide that identifies the unusual antics of this migratory species as well as highlighting the more indigenous sources of humour to be found in the Canadian Rockies. Bizarre questions, weird wildlife facts, the strangest place name stories of the Rockies, and a chronology of Rocky Mountain humour are just some of the hilarious information provided in this guide. When Do You Let the Animals Out? is a great way for residents and tourists alike to enjoy the best and worst of the Canadian Rockies (no expensive equipment required).
| Author | : Wayne Phillips |
| Publisher | : Falcon Guides |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781560447290 |
Field guide features over 260 wildflowers found in the heart of the Rockies. Includes vibrant color photos and descriptions.
| Author | : Taylor Bruce |
| Publisher | : Wildsam |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781467199094 |
In a landscape like the Colorado Rockies, nearly every route is, by luck and necessity, the scenic route. Wildsam Field Guides: Colorado Rockies leads travelers into the Colorado high country with guidance from trusted local adventurers and wilderness guides. This handsome volume features a deep dedicated section of wide-ranging trail selections and backcountry wisdom, while also covering gold mining, hot springs, Indigenous history, the fate of wolves and grizzlies, the best mountain town burgers and beers, and much more. Readers will discover mountain stories, travel intel & modern lore including: A full guide to hiking in the Rocky Mountains, from gear and safety tips to curated day trips and scaling fourteeners Seven scenic drives for mountain-fresh air and visually stunning landscapes Where to find the best tacos, fry bread, steakhouses and sandwich joints Nightcap recs, from historic saloons and ghost town bars to top-shelf après ski cocktails Statewide guide to gear outfitters and fly fishing shops Historical musings on Ute history, sandhill cranes, the Gold Rush, hot springs of note, and local flora & fauna A 5-day road trip to experience the best of Colorado Stories and insights from local trail runners, writers, artists, Indigenous historians, trail designers, scientists and conservationists Fresh new essays by authors Krista Langlois and Aaron A. Abeyta Legacy excerpts from Isabella Bird, Enos A. Mills and Zebulon Pike Contributors include world-champion mountain runner Joseph Gray, writer Pam Houston, forestry technician and trail designer Loretta McEllhiney, hermitic scientist Billy Barr and poet and Antonito mayor Aaron Abeyta.
| Author | : Chris Fisher |
| Publisher | : Lone Pine Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2022-04 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781774511381 |
Over 320 common and interesting species of birds found in the Rocky Mountains region are brought to life by colorful illustrations and detailed descriptive text. Species accounts include characteristics for quick identification.
