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Author : David B. Rockwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Glacier National Park (Mont.)
ISBN : OCLC:1341890885
Author : David Rockwell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493082452
Author and naturalist David Rockwell explains the evolution of the park's geology from the erosion of Australian mountains more than a billion years ago to the glaciers that gave Glacier National Park its distinctive landscape. He explores the natural history of the plants and animals of the park's six distinct regions. You'll learn about the park's greatest predators, grizzly bears, mountain lions, and wolves, and about their complex relationship with their prey. The result is a fascinating and intimate portrait of one of the world's last truly wild places.
Author : David Rockwell
Publisher : Falcon Press Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000050617623
Glacier National Park in northern Montana offers visitors the chance to be immersed in a pristine landscape, and an opportunity to experience the Rocky Mountain West in all its unspoiled glory.
Author : Bill Guyton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1998-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520926188
Glaciers in sunny California? Many people will be surprised to learn that there are several hundred in this state, ranging in size from the impressive Whitney Glacier on Mt. Shasta and the Palisade Glacier in the Sierra Nevada to tiny glacierets. While California's glaciers are small compared to those in the northern Rockies or the European Alps, each one is interesting and some are suitable for exploring. Also of note is the fact that Ice Age glaciers carved California's most spectacular mountain scenery—the High Sierra was glaciated several times and glacial landforms are prominent features of the Sierran landscape today. Bill Guyton summarizes the history of the discovery of Ice Age glaciation and modern-day glaciers in California, as well as the development of modern ideas about the state's glacial history. He describes the controversy about the origin of Yosemite Valley and quotes from the colorful accounts of early mountain explorers such as John Muir, Josiah Whitney, and François Matthes. His book provides a primer on glaciers and glacial landforms, a glossary of technical terms, helpful illustrations, and a 100-mile Sierra field trip guide for readers who want to see glaciers and glacial features for themselves. Glaciers of California will make any visit to the mountains more interesting, whether one is carrying a camera, crampons, or a fishing pole.
Author : James Willard Schultz
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547024552
This is a book of stories collected from the Blackfeet Tribe from the Glacier National Park written by a man who had married a Blackfeet, lived among the people from the tribe for many years, and was considered one of them. It gives many places names in Glacier, such as just who was Running Eagle or Pitamakin, familiar to all people who visited this wonderful area. These stories are captured from oral Blackfoot tradition and tell about ancient indigenous cultures, which carry their outstanding actions to our times.
Author : David B. Rockwell
Publisher : Mariner Books
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Glacier National Park (Mont.)
ISBN : CORNELL:31924086559287
Consisting of more than a million acres straddling the Continental Divide, Glacier is one of the largest, wildest, and most spectacular of our national parks. Ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 feet in elevation, with moist climates to the west and dry ones to the east, Glacier is rich in topographical and biological diversity, and although it attracts over 2 million visitors a year, it is still largely wilderness. Like the first two guides in this new series, Grand Canyon and Great Smokies, this book includes a fascinating narrative that captures the park's unique personality, natural history, and human history, as well as a wealth of reference material on plants and animals, geology, climate, and visitor information. The book is illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps.
Author : Ellen Horowitz
Publisher : Riverbend
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1606390996
Interactive kids book to wildlife, plants, and places in Glacier National Park, with color photos
Author : C. W. Guthrie
Publisher : Farcountry Press
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1560373350
Traveling Glacier National Park's Going to the Sun Road is an experience like no other. Laborers toiled for nearly 20 years to complete the 50-mile road that winds an impossible route through the heart of Glacier. One of the most scenic highways in the world, this marvel of engineering set the standard for all national parks. C. W. Guthrie tells the intriguing tale of the history and the construction of the epic Going-to-the-Sun Road. 60 color and black-and-white photographs.
Author : John Tyndall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Water
ISBN : NYPL:33433066368808
Author : Peter G. Knight
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789141344
As major actors in the unfolding drama of climate change, glaciers feature prominently in Earth’s past and its future. Wherever on the planet we live, glaciers affect each of us directly. They control the atmospheric and ocean circulations that drive the weather; they supply drinking and irrigation water to millions of people; and they protect us from catastrophic sea-level rise. The very existence of glaciers affects our view of the planet and of ourselves, but it is less than two hundred years since we first realized that ice ages come and go and that glaciers once covered much more of the planet’s surface than they do now. An inspiration to artists and a challenge for engineers, glaciers mean different things to different people. Crossing the boundaries between art, environment, science, nature, and culture, this book considers glaciers from myriad perspectives, revealing their complexity, majesty, and importance—but also their fragility.
Author : Omer B. Raup,Teagan L. Tomlin
Publisher : Rio Nuevo Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Science
ISBN : 1940322162
With this newly updated, colorful, and lively guide, Glacier National Park visitors can take a self-guided tour of the fascinating geologic events that created the park's majestic scenery. Complete with an easy-to-read foldout map that offers a three-dimensional perspective on the area's geology, Geology Along Going-to-the-Sun Road gives lay readers and geologists alike a unique opportunity to get behind-the-scenery at 21 stops along this famous highway.
Author : Benjamin S. Orlove,Ellen Wiegandt,Brian H. Luckman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520253051
Discussing the ways that scientists have observed and modeled glaciers, this volume tells how climate change is altering their size and distribution, and looks closely at their effect on human life. Glaciers are important water and energy sources for those living in mountains and adjacent lowlands, as well as increase the hazards of flooding and landslides. In addition to investigating these issues and considering an array of possible responses, the contributors assess the cultural and spiritual impact of glacier retreat in this timely, comprehensive work on one of the most urgent and conspicuous consequences of global warming.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Glacier National Park (Mont.)
ISBN : OCLC:24649680
Author : E.C. Pielou
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226668093
The fascinating story of how a harsh terrain that resembled modern Antarctica has been transformed gradually into the forests, grasslands, and wetlands we know today.
Author : Becky Lomax
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640494367
Through lush green parkland and up to the top of jagged summits, forge your own path with Moon Glacier National Park. Flexible Itineraries: Unique and adventure-packed ideas for day trips, a week on the road, families with kids, wildlife enthusiasts, and more The Best Hikes in Glacier: Individual trail maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options Experience the Outdoors: Trek through fields of alpine wildflowers and walk beneath waterfalls. Go whitewater rafting, cast a line into the Flathead River for wild trout, or hop on a guided horseback ride. Drive or bike the Going-to-the-Sun Road, take in views of snowy peaks and glaciers, and spot wild moose or grizzlies roaming the mountainside How to Get There: Up-to-date information on gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours Where to Stay: Spend a night in a historic lakeside lodge, or sleep under the stars with campgrounds, resorts, and more both inside and outside the park Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Helpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to Glacier Expertise and Know-How: Explore Glacier with former park guide and Whitefish local Becky Lomax Experience the best of Glacier National Park with Moon. Visiting more of North America's national parks? Try Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton. Trying to hit them all? Check out Moon USA National Parks.
