Knoff Group Presents: The Best Local Guide Books

Whether you’re into hiking, fishing, scenic drives, or want to know more about southwestern Montana, local guidebooks are a great resource! Knoff Group Real Estate has compiled a list of the best guidebooks for all your area explorations.

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• If you’re seeking a guidebook to help you explore the beautiful wilderness in the area, you should read Day Hikes Around Bozeman by Robert Stone. With over 100 hikes to choose from, this comprehensive guidebook gives a great overview of the best hiking trails in the region, including hikes in the Bridgers, Gallatin Canyon, Spanish Peaks, and Paradise Valley. This book includes detailed maps, GPS coordinates, and trailhead information to make planning your adventure a breeze. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9781573420631
  

• Fifty-Six Counties: A Montana Journey by Russel Rowland is a remarkable addition to Montana’s rich nonfiction selection. In this insightful guidebook, Rowland, a native Montanan, takes readers on a year-long journey through Montana’s fifty-six counties. He shares his observations and reflects on the state’s history, character, and future. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand Montana and what makes it so unique. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/97809961560
  

• Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park by Nate Schweber is an essential guide for both novice and expert anglers. With the help of knowledgeable guides and locals, this book offers the most up-to-date information about dozens of park fisheries, as well as the latest tips, techniques, fly patterns, best times, and best hatches. Beyond fishing, the book educates on the ecologic history of trout in Yellowstone, the restoration of native Westslope cutthroat fisheries, and encounters with park wildlife. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9780811710510
  

• If you’re a foodie planning a trip to Montana, you’ll want to check out Food Lovers’ Guide to Montana by Seabring Davis. This guidebook offers an insider’s view of Montana’s culinary scene, featuring the best places to indulge in local specialties, attend food festivals, and pick your own produce. Overall, it’s a must-read for anyone who wants to experience Montana’s unique and delicious cuisine! https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9780762754281
  

• Looking for a Bozeman hiking guide that doesn’t require a long drive to the trailhead? Hiking Montana: Bozeman written by Bill Schneider features 30 trails in and around Bozeman, so you can experience the beauty of Montana’s wilderness without sacrificing too much time. From Hollow Top Lake basin to the challenging hike up Granite Peak, this guidebook offers something for all skill levels. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9781493013142
  

• Montana Beer: A Guide to Breweries in Big Sky Countryis a guidebook written by Ryan Newhouse that showcases Montana’s rich brewing history. This book also delves into the current craft brewery scene, telling the story of Montana’s craft breweries, the brewers, and the unique qualities that make Montana beer exceptional. From grain to glass, readers will discover the best breweries to visit in the Treasure State. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9781626190214
  

• Montana Curiosities, written by Ednor Therriault, is a funny book that highlights the unique and unusual places, people, and events in Montana. It takes readers on a journey through the state’s history, showcasing oddities throughout the way. If you want to learn about Montana’s unusual and unsung heroes, Montana Curiosities is sure to amuse you. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9781493023677
  

• Montana’s Hot Springs by Jeff Birkby delves into the interesting history of the state’s hot springs and hot water resorts. This book showcases the evolution of these hot springs, from crude bathhouses to elegant resorts, and explores their importance in providing relief for aches and pains. With this book, readers will discover the unique history of Montana’s hot-water bathing resorts. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9781467127691
  

• Rockhounding Montana: A Guide to 100 of Montana’s Best Rockhounding Sites by Montana Hodges, is a great resource for those seeking to explore the rich mineral region of Montana. This guide features information about popular and commercial sites, as well as lesser-known locations, with maps, directions, and tips for collecting specimens. A must-read for both novice and experienced rockhounds. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9780762781621
  

• Visions and Voices: Montana’s One-Room Schoolhouses by Charlotte Caldwell recounts the stories of Montana’s one-room schoolhouses. The book shares memories and perspectives of students and teachers, many of whom are now in their eighties or nineties, and the importance of preserving these structures for their historical and cultural significance. All net proceeds from the book are donated to the Preserve Montana Fund to create a challenge grant for Montana’s endangered one-room schoolhouses. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9780985497101
  

• Wicked Bozeman is not your average history book. Author Kelly Suzanne Hartman takes readers on a thrilling ride through Bozeman’s most treacherous history, unearthing secrets and scandals from the earliest jail break to the house of ill-repute on Mendenhall Street. This is a great book to read before visiting The Gallatin History Museum, which is housed in the old Gallatin County Jail. https://www.countrybookshelf.com/book/9781467149150