Touring & Scenic Driving in Montana

If I could own just ten books for the rest of my life, this guide to love of nonhuman neighbors would be one of them." - David James Duncan, author of The Brothers K and My Story as Told by Water. From majestic conifers to mosses and lichens, from grizzly bears to salamanders, from cutthroat trout to pine beetles, Rocky Mountain Natural History off… read more

"The narrative is so warm and friendly that the reader forgets it is a printed volume and believes that Spritzer is sitting in the front seat with him, pointing out interesting sites along the road and telling stories." - Dave Walter, Montana Historical Society Roadside History of Montana goes well beyond cowboy stories to tell of the struggles of… read more

National Geographic's popular road atlas of all 50 U.S. states plus Canada and Mexico includes an outstanding collection of road maps plus scenic routes, historic sites, recreation information, and points of interest. This unique Adventure Edition features America's top 100 adventure destinations chosen by the editors of Adventure Magazine.… read more

Beartooth Country - Montana's Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains Join Bob Anderson atop Montana's highest mountains, the Beartooth and Absaroka Ranges of the southwest border. He is every reader's most experienced guide to the obscure lakes and hidden valleys, the animals and the… read more

National Forest Scenic Byways Rocky Mountains takes you on a personal tour of one of the most majestic mountain chains on the planet. Each of the 52 byway descriptions includes information on the best season to travel, historic sites, geology, and the endless recreation opportunities that exist along these routes. A travel map for each byway shows ca… read more

From the gateway towns to deep inside each park, Scenic Driving Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd Edition describes 26 drives with detailed maps, photographs, and endless suggestions on where to hike, fish, camp, find a room and view wildlife in this premier natural area. Instead of passing through the entrance station and driving… read more

Pack up the car and enjoy twenty-four of the most memorable drives in the Treasure State, from the breathtaking Beartooth Highway in south-central Montana and Glacier National Park's magnificent Going-to-the-Sun Road in the northwest, to the rugged rangelands and red-tinted badlands of eastern Montana. This indispensable driving companion maps out h… read more

Discover a different side of the Treasure State. Take the Blackfeet Indians' Going-to-the-Sun Tour at Glacier National Park; while away a day at the re-created mining town of Hell Roarin' Gulch; or embrace your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the Range Riders Museum and Memory Hall. This guide shows the Treasure State in a new light for visitors to so… read more

Western Montana is attractive, not only for the incredible landscape, but for all the outdoor recreation it offers. Mountain ranges of stunning beauty are interspersed with deep river canyons, broad fertile valleys, conifer forests and crystal clear lakes. The landscape mix is some of the finest on the North American continent. Ric… read more

The magnificent panorama and towering rock formations in Glacier National Park humble even the most familiar visitor to the park. With over 1,000,000 acres of forest, alpine meadows, and lakes, the varied hues of reds, greens, browns and more create postcard-quality views. Over 700 miles of winding trails are your amicable guide through t… read more

In Glacier National Park, reach up to the clouds along America's most scenic mountain pass, raft a wild river, travel by train to high adventure, take an unforgettable hike along the Highline Trail, and kick back at a high altitude chalet. In Zion and Bryce National Parks, embark on a breath-stealing two-and-a-half mile ascent of Angel's… read more

Roadside Geology of Yellowstone Country is "highly recommended for anyone with even a passing interest in geology and in planning a trip to the park." - Wyoming Library Roundup The geologic story of the Yellowstone Country begins with rocks 2.7 billion years old that are mashed remnants of even older rocks, and continues with processes that shape the… read more

Learn about the Indians who lived or traveled through Yellowstone, as well as the mountain men who were the first white people to discover Yellowstone, the government "explorers" who mapped it and fought to make it a park, the poachers and other exploiters who threatened the park, and those who protected it. Meet the travelers, foreign and domesti… read more