Nominations sought for Montana Geotourism Map by National Geographic. http://www.crownofthecontinent.net

The National Geographic Society is developing a new type of community-based
map for the Crown of the Continent region of southwestern Alberta,
southeastern British Columbia, and northern Montana. In cooperation with a
broad spectrum of local and regional partners, we’re asking the public to
nominate any place, event, experience, or activity that captures this
region’s beauty, diversity and unique feel. We’re also looking for examples
of what people in the region are doing to sustain these special values
through creative stewardship initiatives.

Nominations might include great wildlife viewing or birding spots, local
foods, an historic district, unique local businesses or places to stay,
recreational trails, archeological sites, community festivals and
traditions, a community forestry project … anything that helps tell the
story of this place.

Go to http://www.crownofthecontinent.net to nominate that special place by May 11.
Recognizing that some special places might not belong on a map of this sort,
our web site provides guidelines that can help you determine whether to
nominate it.

The MapGuide will be a valuable and handy fold-out info source for local
residents who want to better know their own international backyard as well
as far-flung visitors from around the world. The project specifically
targets the growing number of travelers known as "geotourists." Geotourists
seek experiences that maintain a destination’s unspoiled sense of place and
that complement rather than compete with the needs of local residents.

For more information, if you can’t find it on our web site, please contact
me. Or contact our Canadian outreach partner, Carole Stark at the Chinook
Institute for Community Stewardship, at [email protected]

Steve Thompson
Crown of the Continent Project Coordinator

Associate Regional Director

Northern Rockies Region

National Parks Conservation Association

PO Box 4485, Whitefish, MT 59937

Ph: (406) 862-6793

Fax: (406) 862-6753

[email protected]

"geotourism (n): Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical
character of a place–its environment, culture,
aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents."

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