Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

"Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado" by Edwin C. Alberts is a guide that unpacks the wonders of one of America's treasured natural spaces. It presents an overview of the park's geological story, beginning with the echoes of the Colorado Gold Rush and continuing through to its establishment in 1915, and explains the importance of the park’s conservation. The handbook walks the reader through the park’s diverse environments shaped by glaciers and varied climates, with an analysis of plant and animal life that thrives in the park’s varied landscapes.