Synopses & Reviews
Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press
Idahos backcountry wilderness is renowned for its stark beauty. Remarkably, some of the states most beautiful sites are easily accessible for the road traveler who is willing to drive the backcountry logging and forest service roads that few have cataloged. Brother and sister team Lynna and Leland Howard have spent years doing just that. With more than 114 photographs, 33 color maps, 31 detailed expeditions complete with GPS coordinates, Backcountry Roads—Idaho is an indispensable companion for the road explorer.
Synopsis
Backcountry Roads--Idaho is a beautiful, informative and practical guide to the Gem State's hidden treasure of roadways. Enhanced by more than one hundred photos from award-winning photographer Leland Howard, Backcountry Roads--Idaho is a rarity, a guidebook that is also a work of art. Author Lynna Howard provides GPS coordinates, expedition maps, and detailed descriptions for would-be explorers. Her creative flair brings backcountry travel to life with an immediacy that engages all the senses. This is an indispensable tool for anyone who wishes to experience firsthand the rugged beauty of scenic Idaho.
About the Author
Lynna Howard is an award winning poet and Leland Howard's beautiful nature photography has been recognized as amongst the best in the region. With several books and numerous calendars and other projects under their belt, the brother and sister team have brought to the page their love of their native state of Idaho.