In Plain Sight

by Jennings, Neil L.

• ISBN13: 9781897522783
• ISBN10: 1897522789
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-01
• Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books

Summary

In Plain Sight highlights a selection of natural wonders and outdoor adventures located in southern Alberta. The places featured in this book have been chosen for their utter uniqueness, beauty and splendour. Some are easy to get to and easy to get around in; others require a bit more time and energy. Overall, you will be stimulated, enlightened, delighted, amazed, uplifted and broadened by the experience. These are truly awesome places, in the very real denotation of that adjective. All are in plain sight, though they are little visited by locals or tourists. The book contains chapters on Waterton Lakes National Park, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park, the Whaleback and a number of other special places. The narrative covers the geological record and the natural and human history of the places in order to explain how each locale is unique and worthy of further investigation.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
Some Preliminaries	p. 17
Waterton Lakes National Park	p. 41
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park	p. 83
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park	p. 117
The Whaleback	p. 149
Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area	p. 161
Frank Lake	p. 171
Bow Valley Provincial Park	p. 197
Jumpingpound Summit and Ridge Trail	p. 205
The Eagle Highway	p. 213
Alberta Birds of Prey Centre	p. 221
Plateau Mountain	p. 225
Dinosaur Provincial Park	p. 231
Leaf Peepers and Larix	p. 247
Photographic Credits	p. 263
Index	p. 265
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