Wild Boulder County
If you’ve ever wondered what to do on a cold November day, or where to search for ptarmigan in winter and the first orchids of spring, then Wild Boulder County is the book for you. By tracking such seasonal occurrences as bugling elk and trumpeting sandhill cranes, authors Ruth Carol Cushman and Stephen R. Jones reveal the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. With photographs by Stephen Jones, a Destination Directory, and an Almanac, Wild Boulder County is the go-to book for all things natural in Boulder County, Colorado.
Read about what Ruth Carol and Steve are seeing this month in Wild Boulder County Nature Almanac.
Authors: Ruth Carol Cushman and Stephen Jones
Media: Paperback
Price: $27.95
ISBN: 978-0871089489
Pages: 208 Size: 7 x 10
Reviews
Boulder County contains more than 45,000 acres of open space, and is a place where the plains meet the mountains, resulting in a very biodiverse environment.
I liked the book’s arrangement by seasons; where to go, when to go, and what to see in spring, summer, fall, and winter. The author, who also published the Peterson “Field Guide to the North American Prairie,” provides useful information about the many wildflowers, butterflies, and other wildlife that can be seen in the numerous habitats found in the county. The book also contains an “earth almanac” describing the natural events one can expect throughout the year. A “destination directory” provides directions to various hiking trails. I found it an invaluable reference.
–Michael Fenerty
Available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Mountain Press
