Synopses & Reviews
The essential quick reference to the wildlife of one of Americas most beloved parks From elk to American dipper and bighorn sheep to Colorado columbine, the stunning wildlife at Rocky Mountain National Park attracts millions of visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities. This easy-to-use field guide will help you identify more than 200 species of mammals, birds, insects, fish, wildflowers, mushrooms, and more in Rocky Mountain National Park. Information-packed with beautiful photographs, this field guide features:
• Vibrant nature photography
• Detailed and user-friendly descriptions with notes on size, color, habitat, best season, natural history, and other attributes
• Ten suggested nature hikes and wildlife viewing areas
• A detailed park map
• Handy information about Rocky Mountain National Park, including elevations, ecosystems, geology, and visitor services
Synopsis
This field guide dedicated to wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park is an information-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park's vibrant wildflower habitats in a colorful and portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, the wildflowers are arranged by color and family to aid in quick identification. With full cooperation from the park association, this book will appeal to the 2.9 million visitors who travel to the park every year.
Synopsis
From elk to American dipper, bighorn sheep to Colorado columbine, Rocky Mountain National Park's stunning wildlife attracts 2.9 million annual visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities. This information-packed, pocket-size field guide features more than 250 species of mammals, birds, insects, fish, wildflowers, mushrooms and more in a convenient, portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, species are arranged by family to aid in quick identification. This book also includes ecosystem and geology information about the park as well as suggested nature hikes. With full cooperation from the Rocky Mountain Nature Association, this is the perfect nature guide for your next trip to Rocky Mountain National Park.
About the Author
Ann and Rob Simpson are professional photographers, biologists, and authors, as well as noted national park experts. Their books include Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park, Yellowstone National Park Pocket Guide (both FalconGuides), and Born Wild in Shenandoah; and their work has been published in numerous magazines including National Geographic.