Glacier Day Hikes is your all-inclusive guide to 34 of the park's most spectacular day hikes. Author Alan Leftridge, a ranger and naturalist who field-tested each hike, describes and interprets the wonders you'll find along the trail. At-a-glance information for each hike assists you in choosing those best suited to your ability and interest. A special color section gives you a preview of some of the majestic scenery you'll experience. 
This newly revised edition features elevation gain/loss information for each trail, as well as GPS-compatible maps.
 -34 of the park's best short hikes -simple directions to the trailhead -trail descriptions and tips -easy-to-read, GPS-compatible maps -information on level of difficulty, distance, elevation gain/loss, best time of year, and more -11 black-and-white photographs -31 color photographs

Glacier Day Hikes: Now With GPS Compatible Maps

Sports & Outdoors

Alan Leftridge

Hiking & Camping

Farcountry Press

Designed for children ages 8 to 13, Going to Glacier is packed with fun and fascinating information about Glacier National Park. Authored by Alan Leftridge, seasonal ranger and naturalist, the colorfully illustrated book details the parks namesake glaciers, flora and fauna, dramatic weather, Indians and early settlers, historic sites and structures, and the effects of fire. The book also features maps and interpretive information for hikes that the kids will love. A must-have for families traveling to Glacier National Park!
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Going to Glacier National Park (Farcountry Explorer Book)

Children's Books

Science, Nature & How It Works

A detailed guide to the best of all that Glacier has to offer. From the best photography spots to the greatest day hikes and best wildflower meadows, this book contains all the don't-miss features of Glacier National Park (and Waterton too!). The perfect size to slip into a daypack, don't visit Glacier without it.

The Best of Glacier National Park

History

Americas

The Best of Yellowstone National Park reveals the best things to see and do in the world's first national park, from the best day hikes and scenic drives to the best places to see wildlife and wildflowers. Former National Park Service ranger Alan Leftridge guides the reader through all the superlatives Yellowstone has to offer, including sections on the best activities for kids and the best things to do on a rainy or snowy day. Where are the bears? Where can wolves be seen? Where are the best fishing spots? What are the must-see historic sites? Where are the best waterfalls? This handy guide has all the answers. Amply illustrated with 195 color photographs and 15 locator maps, The Best of Yellowstone National Park should be in every visitor's backpack and within easy reach on the dashboard.

The Best of Yellowstone National Park

Farcounty Press

Make the most of your trip to Rocky! This handy guide covers everything you need to know. Find the best hikes, best picnic spots, best places to watch wildlife, best wildflowers, best waterfalls, best activities for kids, and more. Compiled by a former park ranger, with beautiful color photographs, locator maps, and clear, concise directions.

The Best of Rocky Mountain National Park

Travel

Food, Lodging & Transportation

Make the most of your trip to Olympic National Park! From the coast to the rain forest to the snowcapped mountains, this handy guide covers all the best hikes, best picnic spots, best places to see wildlife, best wildflowers, best waterfalls, best activities for kids, and more. Compiled by a former park ranger, with beautiful color photographs, locator maps, and clear, concise directions.

The Best of Olympic National Park

Reference

Featuring fantastic photos, the very best travel information, guides and maps, The Best of the Black Hills is brimming with an explorer's top things to see and do; from the best day hikes and scenic drives to the best places to see wildlife, wildflowers, and sunsets. Showcasing the entire region's wealth of national parks and monuments, forests, grasslands, history and culture, and recreational opportunities, this is the perfect companion for pre-planning your trip and reference guide to better understand your experience. 
Former National Park Service ranger Alan Leftridge guides readers through all the superlatives the Black Hills have to offer, including sections on the best activities for kids and the best things to do on a rainy or snowy day. Where are the bison? Where are the best lakes and best places to boat and fish? Where are the best campgrounds? What are the must-see historical and cultural sites? This handy guide has all the answers.
Amply illustrated with 167 color photographs and 9 locator maps, The Best of the Black Hills should be within easy reach on every visitor's dashboard.

The Best of the Black Hills

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Seeley-Swan Day Hikes describes 35 hikes that will provide you with an introduction to the natural history of the beautiful Seeley-Swan Valley of northwestern Montana. The trails of the Seeley-Swan offer access to some of the West's most spectacular mountain scenery.

Seeley-Swan Day Hikes

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