Glacier Unforgettable

Experience Glacier National Park's massive knife-edge peaks, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and broad, powerful glaciers. In 136 stunning photographs, renowned landscape photographer Chuck Haney takes you on a journey through the rugged, storied landscape of the Crown of the Continent, with its boulder-strewn streams, lush valleys of wildflowers, and towering peaks. A fascinating foreword and informative captions by Chris Peterson, writer and adventurer who spends nearly 200 days a year in Glacier, round out this gorgeous, keepsake book.

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.

Glacier National Park is a majestic million acres of towering mountains, ancient glaciers, and amazing biodiversity. Located astride both the Continental Divide and Hudson Bay Divide, Glacier contains Triple Divide Peak, the only point in North America from which the waters drain into three oceans. The land that George Bird Grinnell called the "Crown of the Continent" and that John Muir described as "the best care-killing scenery on the continent" has been delighting visitors since well before it was set aside as a park in 1910. Through the years, countless people have come to Glacier to hike its nearly thousand miles of trails, marvel at its unrivalled scenery, and drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road, America's most spectacular alpine highway. Glacier is also home to remote mountain chalets and magnificent grand lodges. While most national parks have a singular signature lodge, Glacier has three.

Describes the rugged beauty of New Zealand's countryside and cities and provides accurate information on hotels, restaurants, tours, and sports including fishing and hunting

Traces creation and use of Great Northern Railway's hotels and chalet colonies in Glacier National Park, and Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes National Park. Anecdotes, inside correspondence, and park and corporate lore. Covers history of Great Northern in the parks, and histories of: Belton ChaletsCut Bank ChaletsGlacier Park LodgeGoathaunt ChaletGoing-to-the-Sun ChaletsGranite Park ChaletsGunsight ChaletsLake McDonald LodgeMany Glacier HotelPrince of Wales HotelRising Sun Auto CabinsSt. Mary ChaletsSperry ChaletsSwiftcurrent Auto CabinsTwo Medicine ChaletsGenerously illustrated with color photographs of Great Northern promotional materials, and black-and-whites of guests and staff at play and work.

Includes information on geology, fauna, preparation, weather, permits, and more This is the only complete backcountry-use guide that tells how to get to Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park and travel through it via foot or kayak, for an intimate glimpse of the outstanding glaciers and wildlife. This book includes detailed information on hiking in this largely treeless area, best times to go, weather, bears, fishing, wilderness camping, and getting around.

From stunning waterfalls, glaciers, and geysers to wide open spaces, answer the call of the wild with Moon Yellowstone to Glacier National Park Road Trip. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire two-week route or explore the region on shorter trips to Glacier, Yellowstone, or Grand Teton Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best hikes, views, places for wildlife-watching, and more, you can watch Old Faithful from Observation Point, drive the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road, spot everything from bighorn sheep to bears on a wildlife tour of Yellowstone's Lamar and Hayden valleys, and kick back with a craft beer in Bozeman Outdoor adventures: Hike the trails in Glacier or ski in Whitefish. Admire the reflection of the Grand Tetons as you kayak Jenny Lake or set up camp and stargaze late into the night The best hikes: Detailed descriptions, trail maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options Maps and driving tools: Easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Local expertise: Former wilderness guide Carter G. Walker shares her deep love of the region Planning your trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road-trippers with kids Coverage of Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks, Bozeman, Jackson Hole, Cody, Whitefish, and more With Moon Yellowstone to Glacier National Park Road Trip's practical tips, flexible itineraries, and local know-how, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Spending more time in the parks? Check out Moon Glacier National Park or Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton. Want to extend your adventure? Check out Moon Montana & Wyoming. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.