Moon Montana (Moon Handbooks) (Paperback)

~ W. C. McRae (Author), Judy Jewell (Author)
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W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell, outdoors enthusiasts and former coworkers at legendary Powell’s Books in Portland, have covered some of the most rugged destinations in the U.S.: Montana, Utah, and Zion & Bryce. They continue their tradition with the latest edition of Moon Montana. From the wilderness of Yellowstone to the eastern prairies, McRae and Jewell lead travelers to the best of the Big Sky Country, offering unique travel strategies such as the Hot Springs Tour of Montana, and for the history buff, Following Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. Whether it’s cross-country skiing at Glacier National Park, observing elk at Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, or finding the best “watering hole” in Missoula, Moon Montana gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Product Details Paperback: 450 pages Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Seventh Edition edition (March 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1598800140 ISBN-13: 978-1598800142 Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #211,557 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #34 in  Books > Travel > United States > States > Montana #74 in  Books > Travel > Guidebook Series > Moon Handbooks

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Product Details

• Paperback: 450 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Seventh Edition edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598800140
• ISBN-13: 978-1598800142
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #211,557 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Montana: Moon Handbooks, September 29, 2009

By	Barney Considine (Missoula, Montana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I especially like the Moon travel guidebooks published by Avalon Travel. There are twenty on my shelf of travel books; two for Utah canyonlands and the rest covering states. All except one (Southern California) have proven to be good sources of information. They are sufficiently different from the travel books published by the American Automobile Association that the two work well together. In general, the Moon books cover the attractions better and AAA is better for lodging. However, Moon sometimes comes up with that historic hotel or unique coffee shop that AAA misses.

Montana is my family's home state and we have explored most of it. Most Montana towns are relatively small; the handbook says that 451 people live in Broadus where I went to high school. Moon gives Broadus a page and a half. It doesn't miss much. That can be said all across the state. Few other travel books can make that claim.

Likewise, Moon does justice to Butte, one of the larger towns in the state and arguably the most interesting. Moon covers Butte's mining history in an introductory section and has an 8-page section covering the attractions, lodging, food, recreation, entertainment, and more history. Travelers will also find separate coverage of Anaconda, Philipsburg, and the Pintler Scenic Highway; excellent additions to the Butte attractions.

Such coverage is typical of the Moon Handbooks. Their directions for finding attractions are usually clear, including the hours of availability and cost. Where appropriate, there are descriptions of hiking and biking trails, state parks and monuments, federal and state forests, fishing, festivals, and many other special interests. Often, Moon will provide the story behind the attraction. The books are arranged by section and the locales within a section are presented in the order that a traveler might be passing through. There is a map at the beginning of each section and more detailed maps of major communities.

Whether planning a trip to Montana or using it as a reference as you tour the state, the Moon Handbook will serve you well.