PLACE NAMES OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

By Jack Holterman

Here are the unique stories behind 663 geographic names in Glacier National Park, Montana, and Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. This book will add to anyone’s enjoyment of these parks. The book is an encyclopedic overview of the who, the how, and the why of the geographic names. From Mount Doody, to Kitchen Hill, to Almighty Voice Mountain, readers will be fascinated to learn the hidden stories behind the names on the map of Glacier.

WATCHING GLACIER'S WILDLIFE

By Todd Wilkinson

A wonderful take-along guidebook that will help tourists see more wildlife on their visits to Glacier National Park. This guide identifies the best viewing areas for all major species, including wolves and bears. Includes maps, color photos, animal descriptions for car tours and hikers.

CROWN OF THE CONTINENT:
The Last Great Wilderness of the Rocky Mountains

By Ralph Waldt

This award-winning title is a large hardcover book with 150 color photos of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem, which covers more than 10 million acres in Montana and Canada. Author Ralph Waldt, a professional naturalist with The Nature Conservancy, spent more than 30 years exploring the area, including many years at the Conservancy’s Pine Butte Guest Ranch. In the book he vividly describes the area’s ecology, wildlife, and wild places.

WILDFLOWERS OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS

By Shannon Fitzpatrick Kimball & Peter Lesica

A user-friendly guide featuring over 300 of Glacier National Park's most common plant and detailed descriptions, as well as notes on habitat and fun facts. It's a perfect plant reference for anyone with an interest in the natural history of Glacier Park.

TENTING TO-NIGHT

By Mary Roberts Rinehart

Tag along with Mary Roberts Rinehart on her adventurous camping trips through Glacier and North Cascades national parks in 1916! Mary made the trip with her husband and three sons (Big Boy, Middle Boy, and Little Boy) and a contingent of colorful wranglers, cooks, and guides. Join her for float trips and horsepack trips. Her story-telling talent makes this book good reading.

BLACKFEET TALES OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

By James Willard Schultz

In 1877 Schultz went to Montana for the summer to buffalo hunt. He ended up staying and joining the Blackfeet tribe. He wrote stories that faithfully recorded their culture.These great legends of the Blackfeet will leave you wanting more.

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