Journey to the Northern Rockies - Softcover

McKoy, Mike

9780762701872: Journey to the Northern Rockies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762701870 ISBN 13: 9780762701872

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 1998

Globe Pequot is proud to announce the continuation of its Journey series, which started with Journey to the High Southwest and continues here with the publication of Journey to the Northern Rockies. Part guidebook, part travelog, part love letter, these books are for high-country and armchair travelers alike.The Northern Rockies -- from the Tetons in Wyoming, north to Glacier National Park at the Montana-Canada border, and west into Idaho-are a mecca for skiers, hikers, and those searching for some of the last stretches of unspoiled land in the country. This new title follows in the footsteps of Journey to the High Southwest as a history lesson, a travel guide, and a love letter to this land of grandeur and wildness. Michael McCoy flakes travelers to the tried-and-true attractions of the Northern Rockiens -- watching Old Faithful, driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road. It also encourage stops off the trail with information about the natural history and cultural geography of each individual area, plus extensive notes about touring through them. Each regional chapter includes a "Staying There" section, which carefully chosen information about area lodgings, restaurants, shopping, camping, annual events, and outdoor activities.

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From the Back Cover:

Take an unforgettable journey to a land of grandeur and wilderness. From the Tetons in Wyoming, north to Glacier National park at the Montana-Canada border, and west into Idaho, the Northern Rockies are a mecca for travelers, skiers, hikers, and those searching for some of the last stretches of unspoiled land in the country. Whether you actually visit this dramatic land or prefer to experience it from the comfort of an easy chair, this book will inspire and guide you every step of the way. It contains complete information on the history, geography, culture, and natural history of the region; touring instructions for unforgettable trips throughout the area; engaging personal narratives that take you off the beaten path to little-known areas of the Northern Rockies; and meticulous listings of lodgings, restaurants, shops, outdoor activities, and cultural events.

Synopsis:

Offers advice on what to see and where to stay and eat in the region.

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