Scenic Driving Montana, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) [Paperback]

S. A. Snyder (Author)

Book Description

Series: Scenic Driving Series | Publication Date: March 1, 2005

This guide includes 24 drives with comprehensive directions, points of interest, and the best season for travel. Experience small-town life, traverse the grasslands and the badlands, or view western Montana's spectacular mountain ranges.

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From the Back Cover

Pack up the car and enjoy twenty-four of the most memorable drives in the Treasure State, from the breathtaking Beartooth Highway in south-central Montana and Glacier National Park's magnificent Going-to-the-Sun Road in the northwest, to the rugged rangelands and red-tinted badlands of eastern Montana. This indispensable driving companion maps out highways and back roads that wind through Montana's small towns, Indian reservations, mountain passes, and wheat fields. Along the way you'll discover ghost towns, glaciers, hot springs, and great hiking and wildlife-viewing opportunities - a mere taste of what the Big Sky Country has to offer.

Inside you'll find
Individual itineraries from 48 miles to 175 miles in length
In-depth descriptions of attractions along the way, including historic battlefields, picturesque resorts, and national wilderness areas and parks
Maps outlining each drive and highlighting nearby natural features
Tips on camping, fishing, travel services, and weather and road conditions

About the Author

Sarah Snyder is a writer and inveterate traveler, having visited more than 46 states and a dozen countries. She currently makes her home in Herndon, Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: FalconGuides; 2nd edition (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762730307
• ISBN-13: 978-0762730308
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent driving guide, August 23, 2006

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This review is from: Scenic Driving Montana, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

This guide was the most helpful one we took on our recent trip to Montana (south central and southeastern parts of the state). The suggested drives took us along roads we might not have found on our own (including some dirt roads that we managed just fine in our Subaru rental) and the landscape we passed through was stunningly beautiful. Although the focus of the book is definitely driving, it also had good suggestions for day hikes along the way and for places to stay. (We especially loved the Grand Hotel in Big Timber!) It made me want to try other guides in this series. Highly recommended.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for out-of-state visitors AND Montana residents alike!, June 4, 2008

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Madame Thespian ""All the world's a stage... - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scenic Driving Montana, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

As a resident of Montana I have used this guide to plan a number of weekend and more extended getaways. The little tips and suggestions by the author are marvelous extras for greater enjoyment of your trip. We sometimes take for granted this incredibly beautiful state we live in but having this guide in the house...on the end table...in the living room is a great reminder to every once in awhile forget those weekend chores and just get out there! For the out-of-state visitor this is a wonderful travel planner as well. Easy to follow directions will lead you to incredible spots that are left off the travel agent's "touristy" well-trodden "vacation destinations" that everyone goes to.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for couples who like to "get away" for a drive!, January 6, 2008

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Dennis Haverlandt "Dennis and Kelly Haverlandt" (Whitefish, MT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scenic Driving Montana, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

We are both Montana natives, but the book SCENIC DRIVING MONTANA has given us driving ideas that we didn't consider before. We travel around the state frequently and enjoy the varied and beautiful drives described in this book.