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2014.
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The 5 million-acre San Juan Region lies in southwest Colorado and is considered part of the Four Corners area. The Colorado Natural Heritage Program tracks 122 plant species within this region. Recently published climate models for the Southern San Juan Region project a median decrease in May precipitation across southwestern Colorado and a 4.3⁰ F increase in average annual temperatures, suggesting drought may become problematic for these species...
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"A trail guidebook to hikes and climbs in Southwestern Colorado, including areas around Durango, Silverton, Missionary Ridge, and Vallecito"--
Welcome to what is a surprisingly hefty rewrite of this classic trail guidebook. It's been more than a decade since the fourth edition of this guide was published, and a lot has changed: Trailheads have moved; trails were built, modified, and made permanent by increased wear; roads deteriorated or were blocked...
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c1981
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"Animas City Mountain, Raider Range, Burnt Timber Trail, Kennebec Pass, Mt. Sneffels - here are just a few of the many trails described in this new, compact guide to Colorado's San Juan and Uncompahgre National Forests. In all, 51 trails are listed, plus climbing routes to six of the state's fourteeners. These hikes, most of which can be done in a day or less, range from easy to very difficult, and none require technical climbing skills. Each trail...
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2015.
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"Natalie Heller is gaining recognition as one of the region's ranching photography masters. Her ability to capture scences of ranching life without pretense brings out the beauty found in cowboys and animals at work. From close-up shots of Latigo leather to the dusty, focused work of branding, she frames shots that draw the viewer into the scene." --
