In  Horseback Riding in Glacier & Yellowstone National Parks , author  Dana P. Damron  shares his expertise and insights on riding on some of the most scenic trails in the world. The Parks vast trail systems were created with horse riders in mind, in an era when horseback riding was much more common. Today, it remains a great way to experience the rugged and remote regions of both Parks. This guidebook is designed for novice and experienced horseback trail riders alike; with detailed information about the best trails for horses, trailhead parking, and tips for a safe and enjoyable ride for both horse and rider. Includes sage advice, recommendations for gear and tack selection, safety tips, and suggested supply list. Suitable for riders of all skill levels. Trails in each Park are grouped by the Parks geographic regions. Trail descriptions include driving directions to trailhead,riding distance, degree of difficulty, and elevation gain. The scenery of Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks is indescribably gorgeous, and one of the best ways to enjoy the extraordinarily varied scenery of both primeval reserves is on the back of a horse. Author and equestrian Dana P. Damron shares his expertise and insight on riding on some of the most scenic trails at the parks in his new book, & . Most of the trails in Glacier and Yellowstone were created decades ago when horseback riding was much more common. Consequently, most of the trails in both parks are well-suited for horseback riding. Trails that ascend elevation usually have nice, wide switchbacks to make it easy for horses to travel. Damron's book is a guide to those switchbacks and to other out-of-the way routes that lead to glorious views. In addition to chapters on the proper equipment to take on the various rides and tips about wildlife one might encounter, there are chapters about the various trails available for riders to take. Among the trails outlined in & are those from Dawn Mist Falls, Cracker Lake, and Swiftcurrent Pass in Glacier National Park, to Bighorn Pass, Agate Creek, and Belcher Meadows in Yellowstone National Park. The beautiful color photographs sprinkled throughout Damron's book make it hard to resist wanting to ride those exact spots and witness the glaciers and forest for yourself. --Chris Enss, COWGIRL Magazine [€[ Includes sage advice, recommendations for gear and tack selection, safety tips, and suggested supply list. [€[ Suitable for riders of all skill levels. [€[ Trails in each Park are grouped by the Parks' geographic regions. [€[ Trail descriptions include driving directions to trailhead, riding distance, degree of difficulty, and elevation gain. Dana Damron was born and spent much of his youth in Kansas. When in high school, the family moved to Idaho and the mountains of the West. Dana has always been mesmerized by horses. In high school, he was able to have a couple of horses. But after high school, Dana embarked on a long road of education and life experiences that did not include horseback riding. Later in life, while living and working as a physician on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Dana started horseback riding once again. His first horse was an Arabian mare that was indomitable when riding the mountains and valleys of Glacier National Park or the nearby Bob Marshall Wilderness. In addition, he did some riding in the Canadian Rockies. After seven years, Dana and his family moved back east so Dana could pursue additional education. A few years later, Dana and family returned to the west and settled in Billings, MT. It was then that Dana began to horseback ride in Yellowstone National Park, but also continued to ride in Glacier National Park, while continuing to work as a physician. Dana and his wife LeAnn have eight children and currently reside in Anchorage, AK. However, they return to Montana from time to time, as Montana will always be home.