Avid climber Dougald MacDonald has gathered histories, hair-raising tales, and personal journeys to tell of this prominent peak in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Reflections on mountaineering, geology and wildlife are presented with historic images and gorgeous, full-color contemporary photography. The ten best hiking and climbing routes, plus See It Yourself activities, offer great ways for both novices and seasoned climbers to explore the great mountain.

The Twelfth Edition of the classic guide to climbing Longs Peak, the tallest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, first published in 1946. This edition features the Rocky Mountain National Park Centennial logo. Includes geology, history, a guide to climbing the highest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, climbing history and statistics, with a topographic map of the Longs Peak trail on the back cover. Convenient 6" x 9" size fits in your pack to carry up the trail. This new edition revised and updated to 2015 by Stan Adamson, editor of the 9th, 10th and 11th editions.

Known for its accuracy and comprehensiveness, this is theupdated bestselling guidebook to Colorado's 14ers by well-respected climber and author Gerry Roach."

Each book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 takes the Parker family to a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about park activities, natural history, outdoor safety, and much more. All books have been vetted and approved by park officials and park associations. Each book includes color illustrations and photographs.

In 1905, eight-year-old Harriet Peters fulfills her dead mother's dream by climbing Long's Peak in Colorado with the help of an old mountain guide, Enos Mills.

Letters to her sister about the author's travel in Colorado, autumn and early winter 1873.

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