A Glossary of Vail Valley Names: by June & Don Simonton

Reverend Don Simonton and his wife, June, were active in the Vail community for over 25 years. Don was a local historian and June wrote several books covering the early days and development of Vail and Beaver Creek.

In "A Glossary of Vail Valley Names", the Simontons track every trail, street, road, restaurant, roundabout, ski run, ski lift in Vail, Avon, and Beaver Creek in the way only a local could. Each has a meaning, whether it connects to local history, the surrounding wildlife, or just for a laugh. One section describes the rest of the valley and the other towns along the Interstate 70 corridor: Eagle, Gypsum, and Fulford, as well as some that are no longer in existence, such as Holy Cross City and Astor City.