Pat Hagan

We took a ranger-led hike through the Two Medicines part of the park. The ranger was a knowledgeable and humorous guide. This was my partner's favorite part of the trip, so when we found out the ranger had written a book - we bought it.

This is another collection of short stories set in Glacier, this time told by Pat Hagan. In the collection, we learn that Hagan grew up in Montana, but only visited the park as a child on family camping trips. When he was 6 years old he and his sister had an unfortunate encounter with a skunk by their tent. Even as a child, he said he knew that Glacier was for him. Hagan puts a witty spin on how he interprets the amazing wilderness around him. He and his wife stay in a 1900's cabin in a remote section of the park with a picky toddler. He discusses some of the interesting characters he meets and how only aliens could come up with stupid questions, such as, "At what altitude does a deer become an elk?" One of the funniest stories describes an encounter with bear spray. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has experienced a visit to a national park, not just Glacier.… (meer)