Book cover titled 'Picturesque Taos' by Mike Butler.

Taos is a historic place. Taos Pueblo was built about 1,000 years ago. The historic Saint Francis adobe church in Ranchos de Taos was completed in 1815. Historic buildings, museums, and art galleries are scattered throughout the town. This book is a guide to finding 24 of these historic places through the confusing, winding streets of Taos.

Paperback, 52 pages, color photographs throughout. Order from Amazon.

Book cover titled "Exploring Denver Mountain Parks: A Guide to 22 Historic Getaways" by Mike Butler, featuring a black-and-white photograph of a mountain range reflected in a lake.

The city of Denver owns 22 parks in the mountains west of town. These parks were preserved by the foresight of Denver citizens who passed a city charter amendment in 1912 which allowed Denver to purchase mountain lands outside of the city limits. With maps and photos, this book guides the traveler to finding these hidden gems today.

Paperback, 134 pages, black-and-white photographs. Order from Amazon.