Boy Scouts in Glacier Park

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Boy Scouts in Glacier Park

by Walter Prichard Eaton

EN·~7 hours

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Description

Two eager Scouts from the East set out for Glacier National Park, a wilderness that feels both a playground and a classroom. Their long train ride across the continent ends at the park’s towering peaks, where they trade city comforts for tents, fresh mountain air, and the rhythm of camp‑fire stories. The narrative captures the awe of soaring glaciers, emerald lakes and endless forests while reminding listeners how a good Scout’s training turns every trail into a lesson in self‑reliance.

Early in the journey, the boys confront personal challenges—a health scare that tests their courage and deepens their bond with the group. Guided by a park ranger, they learn to read the land, share duties like cooking and setting up a tepee camp, and meet the park’s resident wildlife, from curious porcupines to the distant rumble of a grizzly’s presence. Their experiences blend excitement with practical outdoor skills, offering a vivid portrait of youthful adventure set against one of America’s most spectacular natural backdrops.

Details

Full title

Boy Scouts in Glacier Park The Adventures of Two Young Easterners in the Heart of the High Rockies

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (430K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2011-09-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Walter Prichard Eaton

Walter Prichard Eaton

1878–1957

Best known as a drama critic, essayist, and nature-minded writer, he moved easily between the worlds of theater, New England farming, and outdoor life. His work ranged from criticism and fiction to books on country living, giving his writing both polish and practical warmth.

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