There are many resources available to learn more about the cultural and natural history of northern Colorado. Here are some good places to start:

Websites

Fort Collins Local History Connection

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources

Colorado State University

Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau

Poudre River Library District

Maps and Directories

The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program has a large-format map available of all City natural areas. The map is free, and you can find a copy at the NAP office (1745 Hoffman Mill Road, Fort Collins), or download a PDF version at http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/natural-areas-map9-13.pdf

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources publishes a parks, recreation, and natural resources directory of northern Colorado. You can download a PDF version at http://www.larimer.org/Parks/resource_directory.pdf

Curriculum Standards

Resources for using the Trails of Northern Colorado in the classroom (grades 3-12).

Curriculum Standards Overview (Microsoft Word document)

Curriculum Standards (Excel spreadsheet)

Colorado State Academic Standards

References and Suggested Reading

You can find in-depth information about the stories on this website in these sources.

Tour 1: The Foothills

Tour 2: The River

Tour 3: The Plains