A Flora of Glacier National Park, Montana

A Flora of Glacier National Park, Montana

Author: Peter Lesica

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13:

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"Flora of Glacier National Park provides a complete reference and field guide for amateur and professional botanists, naturalists, students, and wildflower enthusiasts. It offers an invaluable resource for any Park visitor seeking to better understand plant life in this region."--BOOK JACKET.


Northern Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

Northern Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

Author: H. Wayne Phillips

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0762785616

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Field guide to more than 300 wildflowers conveniently arranged for easy identification. Includes vibrant color photos and descriptions.


Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Author: Erik Molvar

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-06-19

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0762786124

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Discover the wonder of these two spectacular parks as Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks leads you along 850 miles of trail - from short nature hikes to backcountry treks. Veteran hiker Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking this International Peace Park with its glistening glaciers, scenic lookouts, peaceful lakes, and remote wilderness. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues Elevation profiles GPS coordinates for all trailheads and backcountry campsites An index of hikes by category— from easy day hikes to hikes to waterfalls Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds Full-color photos throughout Full-color GPS-compatible maps of each trail


Rare Vascular Plants of Alberta

Rare Vascular Plants of Alberta

Author: The Alberta Native Plant Council

Publisher: University of Alberta

Published: 2001-09

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9780888643193

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This exhaustively researched project brings together for the first time a complete listing of Alberta's rare vascular plants with detailed plant descriptions, habitat information and notes of special interest. Accompanied by numerous colour photographs, B&W illustrations and frequency maps, this text is essential for naturalists, botanists, students, and others interested in the flora of Alberta.


This High, Wild Country

This High, Wild Country

Author: Paul Schullery

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 0826346022

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A colorful gift of words and art from two of the West's most knowledgeable and talented naturalists.


Nature Guide to Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Nature Guide to Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Author: Amy Grisak

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1493044680

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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.


Waterton and Glacier in a Snap!

Waterton and Glacier in a Snap!

Author: Ray Djuff

Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781894765565

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Find out who made the parks' famous red buses. Discover why so many geographical features are named for people who either never visited the parks or only stopped by once. Put your finger on the number of plant, animal, fish and insect species in the park. Learn the lore of such landmarks as Chief Mountain. Laugh out loud at crazy ideas and silly events that have taken place. Happenings, history, statistics, special visitors and animal stories -- find them all in a snap in this book about the world's first international peace park.


Desert Wildflowers of North America

Desert Wildflowers of North America

Author: Ronald J. Taylor

Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780878423767

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Desert Wildflowers of North America leads visitors and certified desert rats alike through the flora of the blooming desert. This illustrated full-color guide contains profiles of more than 500 species of plants. The simplified botanical key and illustrated glossary help even novice wildflower admirers to identify desert plants with confidence.