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OverviewForgotten Colorado: The Eastern Plains explores this often ignored and underappreciated part of the state. Known as the agricultural center of Colorado, this region was once a thriving area for farmers, ranchers, and railroad workers. Over time, temperature extremes, dismal precipitation, high winds, and unfortunate events like the Dust Bowl have led to the gradual depopulation of the Eastern Plains. Today, history and relics from those early glory years can be found all over the region, if you know where to look. Forgotten Colorado: The Eastern Plains brings to light and exposes historic schools where class is out forever; the largest track of dinosaur footprints in North America; the site of one of the worst air show disasters in U.S. history; an entire railroad ghost town, complete with an underground shelter; the location of a brutal U.S. Army conflict that required eating horses for survival; a place where carnival rides go to rust in Colorado when they are retired from service; a deserted town originally established as an African American agricultural colony; and much, much, more. Get ready to see a side Colorado you have never seen before! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heath A GayPublisher: America Through Time Imprint: America Through Time Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9781634992824ISBN 10: 1634992822 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 25 January 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationHEATH A. GAY is a fitness and wellness professional with a passion for hiking and history. As a fourth-generation Coloradan, he has spent his entire life learning about and exploring the state. Heath has been recognized by the Colorado Mountain Club for climbing all fifty-eight mountains in Colorado higher than 14,000 feet, he is a former member of the Powerbar Team Elite, and co-author of the book, The Power of Champions. When not on the trail, he is planning his next adventure to find unique abandoned or historic sites. You can learn more about Heath at www.hikinguniversity.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |