Last night Jay and I traveled to a fantastic store in the Apgar Village right inside the West Entrance to Glacier National Park to hear Steve Thompson, Crown of the Continent Project Coordinator for the National Geographic Society Geotourism MapGuide.
I know that sounds like a mouthful, and once you see the map and explore the web site you'll be amazed. But before I give up the good stuff I want to take a moment to introduce you to Montana House. A family business established in 1960, the store's mission is to celebrate and promote the creativity of Montana artists and craftsmen, and to promote the rebirth of Native American artistry. I love the store for its incredible selection of books on Native American history and culture, and its fun gifts of all shapes and sizes featuring local floral and fauna. Even if you can't make it to Glacier Park you can still enjoy shopping the store by going online: http://www.shopworks.com/montanahouse
Moving on, if you haven't heard of the National Geographic Geotourism Mapguide project you are in for a real treat. First, an introduction to Geotourism. What is it? Geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and well-being of its residents. How is this done? By focusing on the unique culture and history of an area, its natural features and heritage, and how people are working to sustain these facets.
Enough description. Roll up your sleeves and see for yourself. Go to http://www.crownofthecontinent.net/ and start clicking around. You'll see that the view of the Montana, British Columbia and Alberta areas is most likely different from anything you've seen before. Here you can read experiences from everyday people (hey! that sounds kind of familiar), peruse local topics, learn how you can make a difference and best of all save it all in 'My Backpack' for later reference.
Be sure to Order a free Geotourism MapGuide too. You know how great National Geographic maps are... this MapGuide offers local perspectives and favorite areas offered up by the people who live and work here. Talk about a local connection!
- Hillary
.
I know that sounds like a mouthful, and once you see the map and explore the web site you'll be amazed. But before I give up the good stuff I want to take a moment to introduce you to Montana House. A family business established in 1960, the store's mission is to celebrate and promote the creativity of Montana artists and craftsmen, and to promote the rebirth of Native American artistry. I love the store for its incredible selection of books on Native American history and culture, and its fun gifts of all shapes and sizes featuring local floral and fauna. Even if you can't make it to Glacier Park you can still enjoy shopping the store by going online: http://www.shopworks.com/montanahouse
Moving on, if you haven't heard of the National Geographic Geotourism Mapguide project you are in for a real treat. First, an introduction to Geotourism. What is it? Geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and well-being of its residents. How is this done? By focusing on the unique culture and history of an area, its natural features and heritage, and how people are working to sustain these facets.
Enough description. Roll up your sleeves and see for yourself. Go to http://www.crownofthecontinent.net/ and start clicking around. You'll see that the view of the Montana, British Columbia and Alberta areas is most likely different from anything you've seen before. Here you can read experiences from everyday people (hey! that sounds kind of familiar), peruse local topics, learn how you can make a difference and best of all save it all in 'My Backpack' for later reference.
Be sure to Order a free Geotourism MapGuide too. You know how great National Geographic maps are... this MapGuide offers local perspectives and favorite areas offered up by the people who live and work here. Talk about a local connection!
- Hillary
.
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