Wapiti Wilderness

As a Teton guide, I found this book to be so worthwhile. It was first published in 1965 and covers about 30 years of the Murie's lives in the Hole.It's fun to read of a family life in the Tetons that go from primitive to modern living conditions all the while enjoying the beauty of the area that still persists today.

If you want to understand the lives of two of the great Wilderness advocates, please read this book. Wapiti Wilderness describes Mardy and Olaus deep love, both for each other, and for the wonderful surroundings in the Teton region around Jackson, Wyoming. The book spans the time from the late 1920's to the early 60's, a time of great changes in the region, very interesting frontier characters, and living and camping out in the wild "out of doors". The chapters are written alternatively by Mardy and Olaus. A must read! Enjoy

Well written. An easy read. Lots about the development of Jackson, Wyoming too. Chapters are written either by Olaus or Marty in their different styles.

An excellent classic real life story.

A great addition to the story of Mardy and Olaus Murie following Two in the Far North. A must for anyone who cares about the environment!!!!

I was excited to read this after reading "Two in the Far North." The Muri's instill a true sense of adventure in your heart. It is a fantastic book.

Delightful mix of authorship with suject matter alternating between chapters of ground-breaking elk research (by Olaus) and family life in a near wilderness (by Margaret). The Muries were just as dedicated game biologists studying elk in Wyoming as Olaus' brother Adolph was in Alaska as he dedicated his life to research on wolves for the National Geographic Society. (Adolph's work preceeded Farley Mowatt's writings and subsequent hit movie, "Never Cry Wolf" and provided invaluable background information.) Olaus pioneered the practice of feeding hay to the elk during difficult winters to keep the herds healthy. Margaret deserved some kind of medal for raising those kids under such trying, but ultimately rewarding, conditions.