Frommer's Montana & Wyoming

by O'Gara, Geoffrey; Frommer, Arthur; Whipple, Dan; Lawrence, Ed

• ISBN13: 9780028636979
• ISBN10: 002863697X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. The latest, most reliable information-all completely up-to-date! Dozens of easy-to-read color maps. The widest and best selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid, in-depth reviews. All the practical details you need to make the most of your time and money. One-of-a-kind experiences and undiscovered gems, plus a new take on all the top attractions. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel! It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Find us online at www.frommers.com

Table of Contents

List of Maps	ix
The Best of Montana & Wyoming	1	(14)
The Best Vacation Experiences	1	(1)
The Best Outdoor Adventures	2	(2)
The Best Wildlife Viewing	4	(1)
The Best Organized Activities	4	(1)
The Best Scenic Drives	5	(1)
The Best Winter Vacations	5	(3)
The Best Hotels & Resorts	8	(1)
The Best Guest Ranches	9	(1)
The Best Bed & Breakfasts	9	(1)
The Best Low-Cost Lodging	10	(1)
The Best Dining Experiences	11	(1)
The Best Fishing	11	(1)
The Best Golf Courses	12	(1)
The Best Museums & Historical Sites	12	(1)
The Best Rodeos	13	(1)
The Best Places to Experience Native American Culture	13	(1)
The Best Learning Vacations	13	(1)
The Best Performing Arts & Cultural Festivals	14	(1)
Planning a Trip to Montana & Wyoming	15	(28)
The Regions in Brief	15	(4)
Visitor Information	19	(1)
Money	20	(2)
What Things Cost in Montana & Wyoming	21	(1)
When to Go	22	(5)
Northern Rockies Calendar of Events	23	(4)
The Active Vacation Planner	27	(4)
Tips on Insurance, Health & Safety	31	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	32	(3)
Getting There	35	(3)
Getting Around	38	(5)
Fast Facts: Montana & Wyoming	41	(2)
For Foreign Visitors	43	(11)
Preparing for Your Trip	43	(4)
Getting to the U.S.	47	(1)
Getting Around the U.S.	48	(6)
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler	49	(5)
Glacier National Park	54	(29)
Just the Facts	55	(5)
Driving the Park	60	(3)
Outdoor Pursuits	63	(1)
Exploring the Backcountry	64	(3)
Camping	67	(3)
Amenities for Each Campground in Glacier National Park	68	(2)
Where to Stay	70	(6)
Where to Dine	76	(3)
A Side Trip to Browning & the Blackfeet Indian Reservation	79	(1)
A Side Trip to Waterton Lakes National Park	80	(3)
Missoula, the Flathead & the Northwest Corner	83	(53)
Scenic Drives	83	(1)
Missoula	84	(13)
A Detour into the Bitterroot Valley	97	(4)
The Flathead Indian Reservation & St. Ignatius	101	(1)
The Flathead Lake Area: Somers, Polson & Bigfork	102	(9)
A Visit to Wild Horse Island	107	(4)
The Swan Valley	111	(4)
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex	115	(2)
Kalispell	117	(5)
Whitefish	122	(10)
Columbia Falls	132	(4)
Helena & Southwestern Montana	136	(38)
Scenic Drives	136	(2)
Helena	138	(11)
Butte & Anaconda	149	(9)
Dillon & the Big Hole	158	(8)
Red Rocks Lakes National Wildlife Refuge: A Haven for the Trumpeter Swan	162	(4)
Big Hole National Battlefield	166	(2)
The Old Mining Towns: Virginia City, Nevada City & Bannack	168	(6)
The Hi-Line & Northcentral Missouri River Country	174	(25)
Scenic Drives	174	(2)
Great Falls	176	(7)
The Rocky Mountain Eastern Front	183	(4)
Lewistown	187	(4)
Must-See in Martinsdale: The Charles M. Bair Family Museum	189	(2)
The Hi-Line: U.S. Highway 2	191	(8)
Bear Paw Battlefield: The Nez Perce Surrender	194	(5)
Bozeman, Southcentral Montana & the Missouri Headwaters	199	(36)
Scenic Drives	199	(3)
Bozeman	202	(10)
The Madison River Valley: Three Forks & Ennnis	212	(6)
The Gallatin Valley	218	(6)
Livingston & the Paradise Valley	224	(5)
Red Lodge & the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness	229	(6)
And They're off...to the Pig Races, That Is	230	(5)
Billings & Eastern Montana	235	(21)
Billings	235	(10)
The Crow Reservation	245	(1)
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area	246	(3)
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument	249	(2)
Miles City	251	(3)
The Jaycee Bucking Horse Sale	252	(2)
Glendive	254	(2)
Yellowstone National Park	256	(46)
The Gateway Towns: West Yellowstone, Gardiner & Cooke City	257	(10)
Frommer's Favorite Yellowstone Experiences	260	(7)
Just the Facts	267	(8)
A Park Primer	275	(5)
Wildlife & Where to Spot It	278	(2)
Seeing the Highlights	280	(4)
Driving the Park	284	(2)
Winter Road Conditions	285	(1)
Summer Sports & Activities	286	(2)
Winter Sports & Activities	288	(1)
Hiking	289	(4)
Camping	293	(1)
Where to Stay in the Park	294	(5)
Amenities for Each Campground, Yellowstone National Park	295	(4)
Where to Dine in the Park	299	(3)
Jackson Hole & Grand Teton National Park	302	(45)
Jackson Hole	302	(22)
Jackson or Jackson Hole---What's the Difference	304	(20)
Grand Teton National Park	324	(21)
Amenities for Each Campground, Grand Teton National Park	341	(4)
A Side Trip to Dubois & the Wind River Range	345	(2)
Cody & Northcentral Wyoming	347	(21)
Scenic Drives	348	(2)
Cody	350	(8)
A Side Trip Around the Bighorn Basin	358	(1)
Thermopolis	359	(5)
Wind River Valley	364	(4)
Sheridan & Eastern Wyoming	368	(21)
Scenic Drive: Black Hills Loop	369	(1)
Sheridan	370	(7)
Buffalo	377	(1)
Gillette	378	(2)
Devils Tower National Monument	380	(2)
Casper	382	(5)
Fort Laramie National Historic Site	387	(2)
Southern Wyoming	389	(21)
Scenic Drives	390	(2)
Cheyenne	392	(7)
Laramie	399	(5)
A Side Trip for the Outdoor Enthusiast: The Snowy Range & Carbon County	404	(1)
Rock Springs	405	(2)
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area	407	(2)
Killpecker Sand Dunes & Fossil Butte National Monument	409	(1)
Appendix: Montana & Wyoming in Depth	410	(10)
1 The Natural Environment	410	(2)
2 Environmental Issues	412	(1)
3 The Northern Rockies Today	412	(1)
4 History 101	413	(6)
Montana Dateline	413	(4)
Wyoming Dateline	417	(2)
5 Recommended Books	419	(1)
Index	420