Colorado: Past and Present

Many types of settlers have called Colorado home, including Pueblo, Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians, Mexicans, rugged cowboys, fortune seekers, and settlers. Now, Colorado is full of national parks, swanky resorts, bustling cities, and cozy suburbs that draw people from around the world. Although much has changed, one thing remains the same: anyone who has ever set eyes on Colorado's jaw-dropping beauty will never forget it. * Discover Colorado in the exciting new pictorial history, Colorado Past and Present. Incredible archival and contemporary photographs showcase the magnificent landscapes, culture, and evolution of Colorado since the late 1800s.* Rocky Mountain high! Colorado boasts 53 awe-inspiring mountain peaks that rise 14,000 feet and higher. What was once arduous territory for Colorado's early settlers is now home to famous ski resorts like Aspen, Vail, and Steamboat Springs.* Despite its rocky reputation, nearly half of Colorado is flat. See how life in the Eastern Plains has changed as cattle ranches make way for progress.* In 2005, Outside Magazine named Buena Vista, Colorado, one of the ��est Towns in the U.S.��Check out how this town, in the shadow of the Rockies, sprung up from nothing and developed into a symbol of the New Urbanism movement.* With its amazing natural beauty, exciting culture, and adrenaline-inducing activities, Colorado is one of America's most popular destinations.