Autorentext
From the time she was eight years old, Carter G. Walker made annual family trips to a Wyoming dude ranch, where she fell in love with purple mountain majesties and all things equine. After she graduated early from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, with an English literature degree, Carter landed, sight unseen, in Bozeman, Montana, and made the West her home.
In two decades as a Westerner, Carter has stoked the flames of her love affair by balancing her intellectual need to tell stories with her physical yearning to explore wild places. She has worked as a wilderness guide in Montana and Wyoming; as a naturalist guide in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks; as a wildland and structure firefighter and EMT; and as a publisher, editor, and freelance writer. She teaches writing at Montana State University and writes both fiction and creative nonfiction, and travels the backroads and little-known parts of the West as fodder for magazine features and food for her soul.
Carter lives with her two adventuresome daughters, Sissel and Siri-wild things, both of them, and road warriors-in Bozeman, Montana. For more of her work, visit www.cartergwalker.com

Klappentext

In full color for the first time and with a new author, longtime Montana local Carter G. Walker, the newest edition of this guide has expanded coverage of Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks

Zusammenfassung
Dive into Big Sky Country as Moon Montana reveals the rolling prairies, wild forests, and rugged spirit of this intrepid state. Inside you'll find:

• Strategic, flexible itineraries designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more
• Focused coverage of Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park, plus how to plan an epic Montana road trip
• Must-see highlights and outdoor experiences: Go skiing in Whitefish, relax at a hot springs resort, or barhop through Missoula. Hike to roaring waterfalls, breathtaking vistas, and secluded lakes. Spot wild wolves, elk, and bison, go whitewater rafting, or marvel at the legendary Old Faithful. Sign up for a Sun Tour of East Glacier and learn about the area's important Native American history. Discover authentic cowboy culture in Billings, or indulge in locally raised bison burgers and huckleberry pie
• Expert advice from former wilderness guide and longtime Montana local Carter G. Walker on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get around
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Up-to-date information including background on the landscape, wildlife, history, and local culture

• Useful tips for families, LGBTQ travelers, travelers with disabilities, and moreFind your adventure in Montana with Moon's practical advice and local insight.

  Sticking to the national parks? Try Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton or Moon Glacier National Park.