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Glacier's Secrets: Volume 1; Beyond the Roads and Above the Clouds

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In this first volume of "Glaciers Secrets", George Ostrum delights readers with humor, excellent photography, and some very intriguing insight into one of the most beautiful places in the world; Glacier National Park- which he has hiked and explored his entire life. One becomes aware upon reading this book, that there is an emotional connection between the author and his special place. It produces some fun reading, and the adventurous will be prompted to explore the trails of the "Crown of the Continent" for themselves.

This book is thoroughly enjoyable from the first page. Local hero George Ostrom and his trailblazing geezer friends "the Over-the-hill gang", hike to incredibly beautiful places that most of us will never see.

I was born and raised within sight of Glacier National Park and as I write this I can look to the east and see the snow covered peaks in Glacier.

George Ostrom was a household name during the years I grew up in Whitefish, Montana. He was involved in so many aspects of the daily goings on of the Flathead valley. I have read this book innumerable times and each time it moves me to tears of laughter, tears of joy and sentiment. Yes, I am an old softie but I would still recommend a box of kleenex be kept close at hand. It matters not if you are a local, have been to Glacier and seen it's splendor yourself or if you are an avid reader of our nations national parks and wilderness histories, this book will move you as few have done before. You will see in photographs places most of us will never see. The narrative takes the book from an offering of photographic splendor to a book of incomparable beauty and impact. It is so evident that there is a deep emotional and sentimental connection between the author and Glacier National Park. Read it... you will enjoy the majesty and beauty of Glacier presented by a master!!