Up Here
by Mary Stigall
Up Here is set in the remote Colorado town of Lake City, but the book chronicles what life is about in any small town in the Rocky Mountains. It reflects an enchanting view of life when time slows down and the really important things come into view. The seasons take on great importance. The details of nature become overwhelmingly visible. Life is lived to its fullest, high in the Rockies and far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
- Published
- 2002
- ISBN
- 1-890437-69-7
- Pages
- 117
- Place
- Lake City
- Publisher
- Western Reflections Pub. Co.
- Listed at
- $11.82
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About this book
Up Here is a book by Mary Stigall set in Lake City, Colorado, a remote mountain town. According to the description, it chronicles what life is about in any small town in the Rocky Mountains. It describes a view of life when time slows down and the really important things come into view.
The seasons take on great importance in these pages, and the details of nature become overwhelmingly visible. Life is lived to its fullest, high in the Rockies and far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. The catalogue lists the subjects as American authors, biography and country life.
Who it is for
Up Here is for readers who like quiet, place-centered writing about mountain towns and the seasons. It will suit people who know Lake City or small Rocky Mountain communities and want to see that way of life described.
Ways to use this book
Planning a Lake City weekend
Start with the county website for the lay of the land, then check the museum's site for hours before you go. The seasons change the town a great deal, so decide whether you want the busy summer months or a quieter fall visit.
Reading it where the book is set
If you are traveling to the San Juans, carry a copy and read a few pages on the ground. Walk the historic downtown described by the preservation council, then compare what you see with the town as the catalogue description paints it.
Choosing books on mountain town life
Readers who like small town portraits can browse our library by region for other Colorado mountain books, and compare Up Here with histories of nearby mining districts.
Go deeper
Up Here is set in Lake City, a remote San Juan Mountains town. These local sources cover the town's mining past and its present, which helps if you plan to read the book on location.
Lake City Museum
The Hinsdale County Historical Society runs it, and its website states a mission to collect and exhibit material on county history, with summer hours and admission fees posted on the home page.
Lake City, Colorado at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
This federal profile describes how a silver camp became a preserved Victorian town, and notes the county's status as the least populated in Colorado.
Hinsdale County government
The county's home page describes a high, remote place made of mostly public land, five peaks above 14,000 feet, and a lake formed by the Slumgullion Earth Flow.
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