The following books or videos focus on the city of Glenwood Springs, local attractions or residents that have played a prominent role in the development of this mountain community. Most of the books are available for purchase through two downtown bookstores the Book Train and Through the Looking Glass, the local Frontier Historical Museum or the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association. Most of the books are included in the reference collection of the Frontier Historical Museum near downtown Glenwood Springs. For more specific purchase information, scroll to the bottom of the listings.

A Guide to
Glenwood Canyon
by Heather McGregor
 

A look at the Glenwood Canyon, including explanations of the geology, landmarks, native wildlife and recreation. Drawings and photographs illustrate the text in this small book by an award-winning local journalist. (1993, Pika Publishing Co., Glenwood Springs) $5.00

Apparition Manor:
True Ghost Stories of the Hotel Colorado
by Kathy Rippy Fleming
 

A collection of ghost stories from employees and visitors of the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. (1995, Twin Aspen, New Castle, CO) $5.95

Glenwood Canyon -From Origin to Interstate
by Conrad F. Schader
 

A detailed description of Glenwood Canyon, one of Colorado's most scenic stretches of interstate. This book explains the effects geology, Native Americans, the railroad and development have had on the final link in the Interstate 70 system. (1996, Regio Alta Publications, Golden, CO) $15.95

Glenwood Caverns
and the Historic Fairy Caves           by Jim Nelson
 

An in-depth look at the evolution of what was once known as "the eighth wonder of the world." In this 30-page book, local historian Jim Nelson provides background on the geology of the area, descriptions of the cave formations, a history of the caverns and information about the vision for the future of Glenwood Caverns. (2000, Blue Chicken Inc., Glenwood Springs) $9.95

Glenwood Springs:
A Quick History including Glenwood Canyon by Jim Nelson
 

A soft back volume by local history buff Jim Nelson outlining the significant moments in the history of Glenwood Springs. This book includes chapters on the Hot Springs Pool, the Yampah Hot Springs Vapor Caves, the historic Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Canyon and Glenwood's most infamous resident, Doc Holliday. (1998, FirstLight Publishing, Fort Collins, CO) $7.95

Glenwood Springs:
The History of a Rocky Mountain Resort
by Jim Nelson
 

The local historian traces the town's evolution from the 1800s when it earned a reputation for its pool and vapor caves, to the present when those same attractions plus much more continually draw people to this community. The author focuses not only on the town of Glenwood Springs, but also includes the geology of the surrounding mountains and the history of nearby Glenwood Canyon. (1999, Western Reflections Inc., Ouray, CO) $14.95

History of the Glenwood Springs Electric System     by John Hines
 

A detailed description of how Glenwood Springs became one of the earliest electric generated cities in the United States. (2000, published by Latent Image, Glenwood Springs) $5.00

Glenwood Springs Pictorial                         by Erin Cady and Jim Nelson

Cold Snows of Carbonate
by Lena M. Urquhart

A paperback history of Carbonate, the first county seat of Garfield County. (1967, Golden Dale Press, Denver, CO) $3.00

Colorado Caves - Hidden Worlds Beneath the Peaks by Richard Rhinehart and David Harris

Detailed text with photos covering the exploration, history, science and conservation of Colorado's caves, including the Glenwood Caverns. (2001, Westcliffe Publishers Inc., Englewood, CO) $24.95

Elk Mountain Odyssey -
West Elk Loop Scenic/Historic Byway Guide
by Paul Anderson and Ken Johnson

A well-organized guidebook for the West Elk Loop Scenic byway, a 204-mile ride through rural western Colorado. (1998, Redstone Press, Carbondale, CO) $10.00

Garfield County, Colorado - The First Hundred Years 1883-1983
by Andrew Gulliford

A brief account of the merchants, miners, farmers, traders, cowboys, ranchers and other pioneers who settled in Garfield County making it their home. Written for the Garfield County Centennial in 1983. (1983, Gran Farum Printing, Glenwood Springs) $6.95

Marble: A Town Built on Dreams, Vol.II                      by Oscar McCollum, Jr.

An in-depth look at the town of Marble in the Crystal River Valley, including photos of some of the marble quarry's greatest achievements. (1993, Sundance Publications, Denver, CO) $39.00

Marble and Redstone: A Quick History
by Jim Nelson

A historical look at two of Glenwood's nearby mining towns, Marble and Redstone. (1998, FirstLight Publishing, Fort Collins, CO) $7.95

The Elusive Dream: A Relentless Quest for Coal in Western Colorado
by Anna Johnson and Kathleen Yajko

A book focusing on the early coal mining efforts in Garfield County, Colorado. (1983, Gran Farum Printing and Publishing, Glenwood Springs) $7.95

The Legend of the Burning Mountain: An Early History of New Castle
by Dale Shrull

A history of the town of New Castle located 12 miles west of Glenwood Springs with a blue-collar past steeped in coal mining, history and tragedy, written by an award-winning local journalist. (2000, Stoney Mountain Publishing, Glenwood Springs) $12.00

Through the Eyes of the Children    by Tope Elementary School Students and Diane Hirschinger Gallegos

A student's field guide to Western Colorado and the Colorado Plateau, including descriptions of the wildlife, wildflowers, history and geology of the area. (1998, Gallegos and Associates, Grand Junction, CO) $14.95

Crystal...What Really Happened by Roger A. Neal

A comprehensive history of the mining town of Crystal, now a ghost town. (2002, Crystal Tale Books, Elkhart, IN.) $14.95

Doc Holliday
by John Myers Myers

A biography about noted gunman Doc Holliday published in 1955. (second publishing, 1973, First Bison Book) $9.95

Doc Holliday - A Family Portrait        by Karen Holliday Tanner

A biography written by one of Doc Holliday's cousins that uses undisclosed family documents and reminiscences, as well as other sources, to reveal the man behind the legend. (1998, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman) $14.95

Doc Holliday, Bat Masterson, & Wyatt Earp: Their Colorado Careers    by E. Richard Churchill

All three of these gunmen spent portions of their lives in Colorado, but only one found his final resting place in the state. Doc Holliday died in Glenwood Springs. (2001, Western Reflections Publishing Co., Montrose, CO) $5.95

John 'Doc' Holliday - Colorado Trials and Triumphs         by Emma Walling

A compilation of newspaper articles following the life of noted gunman, Doc Holliday, who died in Glenwood Springs in 1887 collected by a Valley resident. $12.50

John Henry (The 'Doc' Holliday Story)
by Ben T. Traywick

A look at the life of Doc Holliday, focusing on the dueling personalities that shaped this gunman's life. (1996, Red Marie's Bookstore, Tombstone, AZ) $24.95

The Illustrated Life and  Times of Doc Holliday
by Bob Boze Bell

A book full of illustrations about Doc Holliday and the time period during which this gunfighter lived. (1994, Tri Star-Boze Publications, Phoenix, AZ) $28.95

Last Gamble of Doc Holliday                By L.T. Brooks

Historically fictional account of the life and times of Doc Holliday.  This moving story recounts his life from early childhood in rural Georgia to his final days in Colorado. (2004, Ivy House Publishing Group, Raleigh, NC)  $26.95

Roll Call:  The Violent and Lawless  by Lena M. Urquhart

Includes chapters on Doc Holliday, Kid Curry, bank robbers, cattle rustlers, horse theives and many other stories of debauchery in the Glenwood Springs area. (1967, Golden Bell Press, Denver, CO) $5.00

Claude Harp Rees - A Gathering of Memories
by Claude Humbert Rees

A remembrance of the author's father based on a collection of boyhood memories of growing up in western Colorado. (1988, Phillips Publishing Co., Broomfield, CO) $19.95

The Best of Humbert Rees        by Humbert Rees

A collection of Humbert Rees' Glenwood Post columns about Glenwood Springs and the surrounding area. (1995, Gran Farnum Printing and Publishing, Glenwood Springs) $15.95

The Rest of the Best of Humbert Rees
by Humbert Rees

A second collection of Humbert Rees' Glenwood Post columns about Glenwood Springs and the surrounding area. (1997, Gran Farnum Printing and Publishing, Glenwood Springs), $15.95

They Came From Missouri - The History of Missouri Heights, Colorado by Anita McCune Witt

A history of the high mesa known as Missouri Heights located near Glenwood Springs written by a colorful local. (1998, Gran Farnum Printing and Publishing, Glenwood Springs) $24.95

Videos featuring Glenwood Springs
Most of the following videos featuring Glenwood Springs are available for viewing at the Frontier Historical Society located at 1001 Colorado Ave. near downtown. Several videos are also available for purchase through the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association office. For general purchase information, scroll to the bottom of the listings.

"Along the Colorado Midland Railway"
Includes footage of the Cardiff Coke Ovens, Basalt charcoal ovens, Thomasville box car, Hagerman Pass and Midland Historical Society meeting.

"America's Forests"
A history of the resiliency and recovery of America's forests produced by the Forest Service in 1993.

"Canyon Creek/Storm King Fire"
Newsclips from various Denver, Grand Junction and national network affiliates covering the Canyon Creek July 6, 1994 fire that killed 14 firefighters, along with coverage of the Storm King Firefighters memorial with the widow of Rich Tyler.

"Colorado Getaways"
Interview with Oscar and Lois Ann McCollum about Doc Holliday taped for Colorado Getaways in 1994.

"Geology"
A one-hour video on the geology of the area by Jack Snobble covering Glenwood Canyon, Hanging Lake, Mount Sopris, Cattle Creek Thompson Creek, Crystal River, Grand Hogback, Dotsero Volcano, Dotsero Diamonds, Spring Cave, Mid Continent Coal Mine, Oil Shale, Basalt Mountain and others.

"Glenwood Canyon - Ancient Treasure, Modern Marvel"
Video produced by the Colorado Department of Transportation explaining how designers and builders completed the four-lane road through Glenwood Canyon.

"Glenwood Springs"
A 12-minute video history of Glenwood Springs completed in 1952.

"Hanging Lake Project"
Footage of Hanging Lake produced by Larry Rose.

"How the West was Lost"
A 1993 documentary produced by the Discovery Channel and Channel 9 in Denver of the Navajo, Apache, Nez Perce, Cheyenne and Lakota Indians' struggle against the white man.

"How the West was Lost"
A continuation of a 1993 Channel 9 and Discovery Channel documentary, which covers the massacre of Cheyenne at Sand Creek, the slaughter of buffalo and how it affected the Cheyenne Indians.

"How the West was Lost"
Volume three of a documentary produced by Channel 9 and the Discovery Channel covering the Battle of Big Horn and Wounded Knee.

"Many Moods of Mt. Sopris: Images of Mount Sopris"
A compilation of images produced by local photographer and filmmaker Fred Barta along with Francis Whitaker, a noted blacksmith who was the recipient of the 1997 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award. (Available for purchase through the GSCRA, the Frontier Historical Museum, and the Book Train, $15) **

"Old Lodge"
Christie's of New York Auction House video of Thomas Molesworth's furnishings for George Sumers "Old Lodge," located in Glenwood Springs.

"Rocky Mountain Legacy"
Video from Rocky Mountain Legacy segment on "Grand Resort Hotels," which includes footage of the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs and interviews with Kathy Rippy Fleming and Carleton Hubbard.

"Rocky Mountain Legacy"
KRMA TV's "Rocky Mountain Legacy" on Diversions including footage of the Glenwood Springs area.

"Scenes of Glenwood Springs"
Video shot by John Schutte circa 1950 of Glenwood Springs and the surrounding area.

"Skiing, 10th Mountain Division Getaway" by the Colorado Historical Society
Contains short pieces on the history of skiing and the 10th Mountain Division, along with spots on Colorado Dorry, the Colorado River, and the history of Strawberry Days.

"The Great K&A Train Robbery"
A copy of the 1926 Tom Mix silent movie filmed in the Glenwood Canyon area.

"The Heart of the Rockies"
Commercial film about the Rocky Mountains showing Glenwood Springs, the Hot Springs Pool and the Red Mountain Ski Area circa 1950.

"The Romeos"
Footage from a 1999 lecture series at the Glenwood Springs Library of four local men who grew up in the area.