Synopses & Reviews
This updated 2nd edition of the popular Backroads of Minnesota (2002) comes in a new portable size, making it easy to tote in your car and head out to a new destination in beautiful Minnesota. Have you driven on the Gunflint and Arrowhead trails? Have you circled the whole of Mille Lacs? Have you gone birding on the western prairies, or wound around the bluffs of the Mississippi River from Red Wing to the Iowa border? Have you experienced the forgotten corners of the Twin Cities metro area? Backroads of Minnesota takes you on 31 routes covering all corners of the Land of 10,000 Lakes: routes that lead you to the state’s most scenic natural areas and sites that capture the state’s colorful history. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, Backroads of Minnesota will lead you deep into the soul of the state, beyond the common tourist attractions.
About the Author
Shawn Perich is a freelance writer specializing in conservation and the outdoors. He is the editor and publisher of the outdoor newspaper
Northern Wilds.
Gary Alan Nelson is an outdoor photographer specializing in large-format nature photography. His images have been used by the National Geographic Society, the Sierra Club, and the Audubon Society. Together Perich and Nelson have partnered on the books Wild Minnesota (2005) and Backroads of Minnesota (2002). www.garyalannelson.com