Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you"re looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience.Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you"ll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations.A heaping plateful of adventure! Despite its stunning scenery and colorful history, Montana is rarely crowded. Guest ranches are the preferred accommodation, but the author gives plenty of options. Flathead and Clearwater Mtns, the Bitterroot Range, Fort Peck Lake and Glacier National Park are just some of the places you"ll go. Billings, Great Falls and Missoula, plus smaller towns -- you"ll find all the details you need in this hefty, information-packed guidebook.