Glenwood Spring--The History of a Rocky Mountain Resort tells the story of a community that doesn't stop at the city limits. It includes the history of nearby Glenwood Canyon, the geology of the surrounding mountains, interesting tidbits about some of its colorful inhabitants, and much more. Whether it happened at Glenwood Springs 300 million years ago or just yesterday, Jim Nelson has probably provided the information you are looking for in this book.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Jim Nelson is an accountant to "put beans on the table", but writing is his passion. He has a variety of books - some fiction, some photography, and some history. He also has a collection of short stories. Many of his works are set in the areas of Glenwood Springs, Marble, and Redstone in Colorado, and Tombstone in Arizona.
He has also been appointed the official Alligator Control Warden of Garfield County.