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Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks

Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks

by Lonely Planet Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

This informative, compact guidebook in the excellent Lonely Planet series includes details on the history, geology and wildlife of the region. (CND292, $19.99)

This High, Wild Country: A Celebration of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

This High, Wild Country: A Celebration of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

by Marsha Karle | Paul Schullery

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

Featuring 80 watercolors of the wildlife and landscapes of the park by his wife Marsha Karle, Schullery weaves nature, history and anecdote in this excellent portrait of the park. (USW651, $27.95)

Switchbacks, True Stories from the Canadian Rockies

Switchbacks, True Stories from the Canadian Rockies

by Sid Marty

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 316 PAGES

A native Albertan and park warden in the Canadian Rockies, Marty relates colorful anecdotes from friends, colleagues and his own youth in this collection of tales, which includes A Horse Named Candy. (CND186, $19.95)

Banff & Jasper National Parks Map

Banff & Jasper National Parks Map

by Gem Trek Maps

  • MAP

An excellent regional overview at a bird's eye scale of 1:400,000. (CND36, $5.95)

Glacier/Waterton Lakes National Parks Map

Glacier/Waterton Lakes National Parks Map

by Trails Illustrated

  • 2004
  • MAP

A detailed topographic map of Glacier and Waterton national Parks (USW96, $11.95)

 
Lake Louise and Yoho Map

Lake Louise and Yoho Map


by Gem Trek Maps

  • 2001
  • MAP

A topographic map of this popular hiking region from Lake Louise to Emerald Lake, at a scale of 1:50,000. (RKY50, $8.95)

Exploring Glacier National Park

Exploring Glacier National Park


by Jane Gildart | Bert Gildart

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

This excellent naturalist's overview of Glacier National Park includes the region's geologic history, flora, fauna and insider recommendations for hikes, visitor sites and other outdoor activities. With color and black-and-white photos and sketch maps. (RKY19, $15.95)

Glacier-Waterton, International Peace Park

Glacier-Waterton, International Peace Park


by Vicky Spring | Tom Kirkendall

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A comprehensive guide for active travelers to Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks. It details the best hikes and bike rides, along with other adventure activities, and is full of helpful sketch maps. (RKY33, $17.95)

Moon Handbook Canadian Rockies

Moon Handbook Canadian Rockies


by Andrew Hempstead

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 347 PAGES

This comprehensive guide by Banff-based Hempstead covers where to go and what to do from Jasper to Waterton with authority. (CND231, $17.95)

Canadians, A Portrait of the Country and Its People

Canadians, A Portrait of the Country and Its People


by Roy MacGregor

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A journalist and popular author, MacGregor takes the full measure of Canadian life in this irreverent, entertaining portrait of a people. (CND320, $18.00)

Going-to-the-Sun-Road: Glacier National Park's Highway to the Sky


by C. W. Guthrie

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES

Guthrie (Glacier Park, The First 100 Years) tells the intriguing tale of the history and the construction of Glacier National Park's epic Going-to-the-Sun Road, an engineering marvel and "one of America's most beautiful highways." (USW658, $12.95)

How to Be a Canadian, Even If You Already Are One

How to Be a Canadian, Even If You Already Are One


by Ian Ferguson | Will Ferguson

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 275 PAGES

A tongue-in-cheek portrait of Canadian people and society, written by two native sons. Not entirely (but mostly) in jest, the book is an insightful look at the Canadian national character. (CND208, $18.95)

Lewis & Clark, The Journey of the Corps of Discovery


by Ken Burns

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • DVD

This Ken Burns series is both celebration and analysis of the personalities, accomplishments, hardships and impact of the famous expedition. (PNW227, $24.99)

The National Parks, America's Best Idea

The National Parks, America's Best Idea


by Dayton Duncan | Ken Burns

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • DVD

The widescreen edition of Ken Burn's 6-part, 12-hour ode to the national parks, featuring hundreds of interviews, fascinating archival images and dazzling cinematography in High Definition. (USA394, $99.99)

Lewis & Clark, An Illustrated History

Lewis & Clark, An Illustrated History


by Dayton Duncan | Ken Burns

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 248 PAGES

The handsomely produced companion volume to Ken Burns' PBS documentary film, featuring essays and 150 illustrations, most in full color. (PNW36, $45.00)

Mountain Home, Tales of Seeking a Family Life in Harmony With Nature

Mountain Home, Tales of Seeking a Family Life in Harmony With Nature


by Adolf Hungry Wolf

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

Mr. Hungry Wolf shares tales of herbal remedies, wild animals, home schooling his four children and living without running water, phone, TV or electricity in the Canadian Rockies. (CND31, $14.95)

Glacier National Park, The First 100 Years

Glacier National Park, The First 100 Years


by C. W. Guthrie

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 168 PAGES

Celebrating the designation of Glacier as our nation's tenth national park on May 11, 1910, C.W. Guthrie traces the history of the park from its Native American Heritage and earliest settlers to the present in 240 vintage paintings and historical and stunning color photographs. (USW645, $39.95)

The National Parks, America's Best Idea

The National Parks, America's Best Idea


by Ken Burns | Dayton Duncan

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

Now in a paper edition, this lavishly illustrated tale by the dynamic PBS duo brings to life the conservationists, politicians, presidents and dreamers who created our national park system. (USA356, $32.50)

The Rockies, A Natural History

The Rockies, A Natural History


by Richard Cannings

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

This engaging, illustrated guide to the geology, history, habitats, wildlife and climate of the Rockies is geared for naturalist-travelers and includes hundreds of color photographs. (RKY82, $29.95)

Alberta Wildlife

Alberta Wildlife


by James Kavanagh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2005
  • PLASTIC CARD

Identify Rockies wildlife with this handy, laminated card featuring color drawings and short descriptions. (CND279, $5.95)

Glacier National Park Wildlife

Glacier National Park Wildlife


by James Kavanagh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2008
  • PLASTIC CARD

Take it along! This handy, fold-up plastic card includes color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and butterflies. (USW500, $5.95)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States

National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States


by Peter Alden

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 447 PAGES

A compact field guide to 1,000 commonly encountered plants and animals of Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. With 1,500 color photographs, 11 maps, and 16 night-sky charts. (USW286, $19.95)

Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

Rocky Mountain Wildflowers


by John J. Craighead

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 277 PAGES

A Peterson guide to 590 species of wildflowers, with both line drawings and a section of color photographs. Focusing on family and genus, the book includes the most conspicuous and commonly encountered flowers. (USW41, $21.00)

Scats and Tracks of the Rocky Mountains

Scats and Tracks of the Rocky Mountains


by James Halfpenny | Todd Telander

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 145 PAGES

An essential pocket guide to 70 species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, with line drawings, range map and description. (USW118, $9.95)

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