Backroads of Minnesota: Your Guide to Scenic Getaways & Adventures

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This updated 2nd edition of the popular Backroads of Minnesota 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.

Author Bio

Shawn Perich (Hovland, MN) writes about conservation and the outdoors in weekly columns for Minnesota Outdoor News and the Cook County News-Herald. 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 book Wild Minnesota.