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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 truly experienced the forgotten corners of the Twin Cities metro area? A celebration of our states beauty, Backroads of Minnesota takes you on routes covering nearly all corners of the Land of Lakes: routes that lead you to the states most scenic natural areas and sites that capture the states colorful history. Whether youre planning a day trip, looking for unusual destinations, or simply want to learn more about the region, Backroads of Minnesota will lead you deep into the soul of the statebeyond the megamalls and common tourist attractions. Gary Alan Nelson is an outdoor photographer specializing in large-format natural history and rural American photography. His images have been used by the Audubon Society, Backpacker Magazine, National Geographic Society, The Nature Conservancy, Outdoor Photographer Magazine, Sierra Club, and Voyageur Press.
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Pictorial Discovery Guides from Voyageur Press provide focused coverage of popular destinations, landmarks, and heritage sites. Pictorial Discovery Guides offer an appealing combination of expert yet down-to-earth text and memorable color photography.
Covering nearly all comers of the state, our local experts lead readers on more than 30 drives to the most scenic natural areas and sites that capture Minnesota's colorful history
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Covering nearly all comers of the state, our local experts lead readers to Minnesota's most scenic natural areas.
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Covering nearly all corners of the Gopher state--from the North Shore highway to the banks of the St. Croix; from the Iron Range to Blue Mounds State Park; from the Jeffers Petroglyphs to the forgotten corners of the Twin Cities, our local experts lead readers to more than 30 drives to the most scenic natural areas and sites that capture Minnesota's colorful history.
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This new and updated edition of Backroads of Minnesota comes in a portable 6x9-inch size, making it easy to tote in your car and head out to a scenic destination in beautiful Minnesota. Have you driven the Gunflint and Arrowhead trails? Have you circled the whole of Mille Lacs? Have you gone birding on the western prairie? Have you wound around the Mississippi River bluffs south of Red Wing? Have you experienced the forgotten corners of the Twin Cities metro area? With this book, you will. Backroads of Minnesota takes you on thirty-one routes to all corners of the Land of Lakes, guiding you to stunning natural areas as well as sites that capture the state's colorful history. Whether you're planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, this essential guidebook leads you deep into the soul of Minnesota, 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