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Walking Denver

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People come to Denver for the nearby mountains and spectacular natural beauty, the craft beer, the outdoor lifestyle and mild climate with abundant sunshine, but what they also discover is how walk...
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  • 24 April 2018
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People come to Denver for the nearby mountains and spectacular natural beauty, the craft beer, the outdoor lifestyle and mild climate with abundant sunshine, but what they also discover is how walkable it is as they explore culinary treasures, history that goes from the time of the dinosaurs to the founding of the Centennial state, and unique culture of the west.

In Walking Denver, author and local Mindy Sink guides readers—whether they are first-time visitors or natives—on 32 diverse walks through the heart of the city, up into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and across the eastern plains. Find the spots where the city reaches 5,280 feet above sea level or one mile high, giving the city it’s nickname of the Mile High City; tiptoe through historic cemeteries and learn of those who shaped Denver in its early days; explore the arts in the Golden Triangle and Arts District on Santa Fe neighborhoods; plan for a half-day outing to the famed Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre and nearby Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve; visit the state’s first capitol with a stroll through downtown Golden and much more.

In this new edition, the author invited her then-11 year old daughter, Sophie Seymour, to contribute “Kid Tips” to select walks that are most suitable for families. Sophie highlights the elements of these walks that will most appeal to kids—playgrounds, wildlife, and activities along the way. Not only is the whole family getting some exercise, they are learning together about history, art, architectural trivia, and what makes this place so engaging.

Whether you’re looking for a two-hour stroll or a full-day’s entertainment, grab this book, step outside…walk Denver!

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Price: $15.99
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Imprint: Wilderness Press
Series: Walking
Publication Date: 24 April 2018
ISBN: 9780899978697
Format: eBook
BISACs: TRAVEL / United States / West / Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY), Travel guides: routes and ways, tracks and trails, SPORTS & RECREATION / Walking, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living, Walking, hiking, trekking
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Mindy Sink walks the talk! That is, she lives in a very walkable neighborhood in Denver with her husband and their daughter, and they all walk as much as possible, whether to go out to eat (Walks 8, 9 and 11), meet friends, or just explore the city.
Mindy is the author of Moon Handbooks Guide to Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs, Moon Handbooks Guide to Denver, and a co-author of Colorado Organic: Cooking Seasonally, Eating Locally. She has written extensively for The New York Times, and her work has also appeared in The Christian Science Monitor, Sunset Magazine, and many other well-known publications and websites.
Sophie Seymour is in middle school and lives in the Highlands neighborhood (see Walks 8, 9, 10, and 11). In addition to urban walks, she enjoys running, skiing, writing, reading, and studying epidemiology.
To learn more about Mindy, go to mindysink.com.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Author's Note
Locator Map
Introduction
Capitol Hill
Civic Center Park and Golden Triangle
Art District on Santa Fe
Auraria Campus
LoDo
16th Street Mall/Downtown
Platte River Valley
LoHi
Highlands Square
Sloan's Lake Park
Tennyson Street
Riverside Cemetery
Five Points, Curtis Park, and San Rafael Historic Districts
Mile High Loop
Park Hill
Wyman Historic District and Uptown
Cheesman Park
Cherry Creek North and Country Club Historic District
Washington Park
SoBo and Baker Historic Neighborhood
Platt Park Neighborhood and South Pearl Street
University of Denver Campus
Arapahoe Acres
Downtown Littleton
Morrison and Bear Creek Lake Park
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Dinosaur Ridge
Downtown Golden
Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve
Fairmount Cemetery
RiNo
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
APPENDIX 1: Walks by Theme xref
APPENDIX 2: Points of Interest xref
Index
About the Author