Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks features concise descriptions and easy-to-folow maps for twenty-eight short hikes through some of the most spectacular scenery in this natural wonderland. Look inside for:* Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures* Hikes for everyone, including families* Hikes ranked from easiest to most challenging* GPS coordinates for all trailheads
Glacier National Park, known as the "Crown of the Continent," is a stunningly beautiful mountain landscape adorned with glaciers and snowfields. Combined with its sister park, Waterton Lakes Park in southern Alberta, the two become Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, the first of its kind in the world. These wild places are the realm of the grizzly and the mountain goat, along with the diminutive pika and delicate, yet exceptionally hardy, wildflowers that put on a dazzling display in the short season between the months of snow. Visitors to Glacier and Waterton have a lot of questions about the native flora and fauna, and there isn’t a ranger around every corner to answer them. Nature Guide to Glacier and Waterton National Parks will be their handy resource to quickly identify over 200 animals and plants native to the parks. Conveniently sized to fit in a pocket, look inside for full-color images, detailed descriptions, useful park information, and much more as you explore the unique wildlife and nature of Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks.
This book presents a perspective on the history of theoretical physics over the past two hundreds years. It comprises essays on the history of pre-Maxwellian electrodynamics, of Maxwell's and Hertz's field theories, and of the present century's relativity and quantum physics. A common thread across the essays is the search for and the exploration of themes that influenced significant con ceptual changes in the great movement of ideas and experiments which heralded the emergence of theoretical physics (hereafter: TP). The fun. damental change involved the recognition of the scien tific validity of theoretical physics. In the second half of the nine teenth century, it was not easy for many physicists to understand the nature and scope of theoretical physics and of its adept, the theoreti cal physicist. A physicist like Ludwig Boltzmann, one of the eminent contributors to the new discipline, confessed in 1895 that, "even the formulation of this concept [of a theoretical physicist] is not entirely without difficulty". 1 Although science had always been divided into theory and experiment, it was only in physics that theoretical work developed into a major research and teaching specialty in its own right. 2 It is true that theoretical physics was mainly a creation of tum of-the century German physics, where it received full institutional recognition, but it is also undeniable that outstanding physicists in other European countries, namely, Ampere, Fourier, and Maxwell, also had an important part in its creation.
Moon Travel Guides: Find Your Adventure Lush green parkland, jagged summits, and glacier-carved basins: forge your own path with Moon Glacier National Park. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries, ranging from one day in the park to a week-long road trip, designed for outdoor adventurers, families, road-trippers, and more The top experiences and unique ideas for exploring the park: Hike verdant valleys, meander fields of alpine wildflowers, and walk beneath frigid waterfalls and over scenic high passes. Go whitewater rafting, cast a line for wild trout into the Flathead River, or hop on a guided horseback ride. Drive or bike the Going-to-Sun-Road, take in views of peaks and glaciers, and spot wild moose or grizzlies roaming the mountainside. Spend a night in a historic lakeside lodge, or set up camp after a day of adventurous backcountry exploring Strategies for getting to Glacier and coverage of gateway cities and towns Expert tips for travelers looking to go hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing, rafting, and more, plus detailed hike descriptions with individual trail maps and backpacking options Valuable insight from seasoned explorer and Glacier local Becky Lomax including avoiding crowds, and exploring Glacier's less-visited areas Honest advice on when to go and where to stay inside the park, including hotels, campgrounds, hostels, and RV sites Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Up-to-date information on park fees, passes, and reservations, plus essential packing and health and safety information, including how to avoid encounters with grizzlies, mountain lions, and other common wildlife Recommendations for families, seniors, international visitors, travelers with disabilities, and traveling with pets Thorough background on the terrain, culture, and the park's history With Moon Glacier National Park's expert advice, myriad activities, and insider perspective, you can plan your trip your way. Hitting the surrounding states? Try Moon Montana & Wyoming or Moon Idaho. For full coverage of America's national parks, check out Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 59 National Parks.
Insiders' Guide to Glacier National Park is the essential source for information to this outdoor paradise that offers diverse opportunities for fun and adventure. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Glacier and its surrounding environs.
The first-person accounts in Taken by Bear in Glacier National Park provide a you-are-there perspective on human and grizzly bear encounters since the park’s founding in 1910. Most of these encounters have ended peacefully, but many have not. In order to most accurately tell the stories of those involved in the more deadly incidents, Kathleen Snow went directly to the source: the National Park Service archives. With help from personnel at park headquarters, Snow has collected more than 100 years’ worth of harrowing true stories that read like crime scene investigations and provide hard-learned lessons in outdoor safety. A must-read for fans of Taken by Bear in Yellowstone and the classic Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance by Stephen Herrero.
Lonely Planet expands its national parks series with a new guide to the jewels of the Canadian Rockies, Banff and Jasper National Parks. The book offers advice on the best sights, hikes, campgrounds and more. Packed with outdoor activities and places to stay and eat, the national parks guides help everyone-from road-tripping families to serious outdoor enthusiasts-plan and enjoy an unforgettable vacation.Banff, Glacier & Jasper National Parks explores regions of spectacular beauty with some of the world's best scenery, climbing, hiking and skiing. The parks offer jagged, snowcapped mountains, peaceful valleys, rushing rivers, natural hot springs, alpine forests and pristine lakes. With abundant wildlife, a wealth of activity options and the amenities of resort towns like Banff and Lake Louise, these parks are truly national treasures, and this guide will help travellers make the most of their visit.
Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Glacier National Park through 42 incomparable hikes. With its crystalline lakes, towering mountains, impressive waterfalls, diverse plant and animal life, and, of course, dynamic glaciers, Glacier National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Jean Arthur—who has spent decades hiking hundreds of miles of trails throughout the park! Leave the roads to explore the hearts of both Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks—whether you’re looking for an easy family stroll through a grove of majestic red cedars, a 6-mile trek with spectacular views of snowfields that melt into wildflower meadows, or a 20-mile overnighter through some of the finest mountain scenery in the country. You’ll experience the best of the treasured national park that lies in the wilderness area of Montana’s Rocky Mountains. Inside you’ll find: 42 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists Detailed maps and elevation profiles Trailhead directions and “don’t get lost” milestones Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities Expert trail commentary If you want to take a scenic walk to stretch your legs, a full-day hike, or a rewarding backpacking trip, you’ll find it in Top Trails: Glacier National Park.
