Compass American Guides: Montana 4th Edition

About this book

Created by local writers and photographers Compass American Guides are the ultimate insiders guides providing in-depth coverage of the history culture and character of Americas most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region theyre visiting. Written and photographed by local residents Knowledgeable advice on hiking fly-fishing camping and other recreational opportunities Spectacular color photography and archival images Lively essays on ghost towns rodeos the Battle of Little Bighorn and cowboy artist Charlie Russell Comprehensive lodging and dining listings including the best of Montanas guest ranches Literary extracts by nature writers and cowboy poetsScenic road trips with detailed full-color maps ABOUT THE AUTHOR Born and raised in Montana Norma Tirrell brings to this guide a natives firsthand knowledge of the state and an insiders view of its travel industry. For six years as publications specialist for Travel Montana a division of the Montana Department of Commerce she wrote and produced the states official travel guides. She is a partner of Q Communications Group a Helena-based graphic design and communications agency. A graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism her first book We Montanans was published in 1988 by American and World Geographic Publishing. She and her husband Gordon Bennett enjoy exploring Montana from their home in Helena centrally located on the east slope of the Rocky Mountains. ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER John Reddy based in Helena has been photographing landscapes and people since 1974. Reddy earned a degree in photography from Montana State Universitys Film and Television Production Department in Bozeman and subsequently lectured there for two years. He is widely published in Montana. His work has been seen in publications such as American Heritage Outside Mens Journal Pacific Northwest Sunset Magazine the Smithsonian Guide to Historic America and various books published by National Geographic. Reddy has many commercial clients but prefers working on books and magazines featuring outdoor subjects. In his free time he enjoys spending his time with his family and continually strives to capture on film the many splendors of his beloved Montana outdoors.