IT IS SUCH A PLEASURE TO READ A BEAUTIFUL NARRATIVE THAT HELPS ONE APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY AND NATURAL DIVERSITY OF THIS SPECIAL BIOSYSTEM... A BOOK FOR NATIVES AND VISITORS ALIKE...GREAT PHOTOS ARE A BONUS...

This book really shows the majesty of the Grand Teton area. When I view the pictures in the book it takes me back to the week that we spent in this georgeous area of America. The book is a great souvenir of our trip. If you can't visit this area of the country then the book will give you a great idea of what it is really like.

For anyone who has ever been to southwestern Montana and immediately fell in love with it, this book is for you. Written from a woman's point of view, filled with humor, reverence, and awe, Ruth seemed to capture in words every emotion that I felt but couldn't articulate when I first hiked the beautiful Bitterroot Valley and the Big Sky areas of Montana (especially the never-ending fear of encountering a grizzy). I have read and re-read the book many times and have given copies to my friends to help them understand why I was captivated by Montana, its beauty and its people. And when I read it, I am immediately taken back there, far away from the realities of living in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

The Iron Horse, a fire-breathing, smoke belching, steam hissing giant that dared to rumble through the Montana Wilderness on a pair of steel rails less than five feet apart, coursed its way into the history and hearts of Americans. Read this wonderful History and Guide as you retrace the path of the Milwaukee Railroad's electric iron horse through the Montana wilderness. Filled with pictures and loads of information. A must read for Railroad buffs all over the world

Custer was a great military strategist, WA Clark was an honest man, The buffalo were not killed off by the white man, The Indians were murdering godless savages, Henry Plummer was a ringleader of desperadoes that killed 101 people in a year---------NOT! So much for the Hollywood style myths perpetuated by less than thorough historians. This book brilliantly debunks the Henry Plummer myth through careful reasearch, and demonstrates that the Vigilantes killed numerous innocent people (along with a few crooks) with nothing more than a desire to eliminate whoever got in their way. This is a well documented read that for the first time demonstrates that the truth indeed is more fascinating than the myth covering up the mob mentality of the Vigilantes. I grew up in Montana and looked at these Vigilantes as heroes. But after reading this brilliant delivery of the facts.....I find myself somewhat feeling burned by the history writers who self-servingly smeared everyone they hung (after they hung them).......including a verifiable honest hardworkding hispanic in Bannack that the Vigilantes referred to as the "Greaser". Of course there is author bias contained in the book, but behind the style and content of the authors are hard undeniable facts........facts that tell perhaps one of the most fascinating stories in the history of the west--a story untold until these two authors presented it. Read this book if you can get your hands on it. I did, and I am glad I did!! Was Henry Plummer a victim? Well if Custer was a Brillilant military strategist, then he was not. But only you can answer that question.

This book recounts the history of Charles Broadwater, businessman and visionary, who dedicated his life to making Helena, Montana a thriving city. In doing so, he committed his wealth to the development of Montana's frieghting industry, the rise of Helena as the state's financial center, and ultimately the construction of Montana's grand resort--the Broadwater Hotel and Natatorium. The Broadwater Hotel and Natatorium (indoor hot spring spa) stood as a symbol of Helena's wealth, and Montana's progressiveness. Masterfully constructed and elegantly furnished, the Hotel existed in a time when people took the time to enjoy life. Sadly, the Hotel and Natatorium could not withstand the challenages of time and nature. Few physical reminants remain of the Hotel, but the structure's rich history is brought to life in this wonderful book. Filled with beautiful images of the Hotel, Natatorium, and Helena, this book is a treasure for anyone who loves history.

I used this book to help plan a backpacking vacation in Glacier National Park during summer 1998. I was very satisfied with the information and descriptions provided by Mr. Molvar. As I knew little about the park beforehand, planning this trip would have been nearly impossible without this book. Contains text, simple maps, elevation gain/loss charts, backcountry campground info and ratings, advice, warnings, etc. I can not say enough good things about this guidebook!

I plan the hikes for my Boy Scout Troop and we do a 50 miler each summer. This book is up to date and accurate. We can find the best places with RELIABLE information! Even the forest service can't give us as much information as this book.

If you are planning a trip to the Bob Marshall you will do yourself a great favor by purchasing this book, then wrapping it in a zip-lock bag for your journey. The book provides a comprehensive overview of every trail in the Wilderness area. It gives a succinct synopsis of each trail by describing level of difficulty, frequency of maintenance, and elevation change. The book further describes the ecosystem that you are hiking thru and assists you in understanding the bio-diversity of each area. Perhaps most valuable, the book also provides a precsient review of the hazards of each seperate area--and methods of countering these hazards. These hazards include micro-organisms in the water and of course the ever-present grizzly and black Bears. Don't leave home without it!

I live in southwest Montana, and I can say that this is really the best resource for those who want to explore the Beartooths. The amount of information provided for each hike is amazing - what an undertaking it must have been to put this together! The result is a very readable, most informative guide. There's a reason that there aren't a plethora of guides to the Beartooths on the market - it's been done right the first time.