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 state s beauty, Backroads of Minnesota takes you on routes covering nearly all corners of the Land of 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, 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 state beyond 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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Shawn Perich, of Minnesota, is a freelance writer specializing in conservation and the outdoors. He is the field editor and a columnist for "Minnesota Outdoor News" and a contributor to many national and regional publications. Gary Alan Nelson of Minnesota 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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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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Beautiful photos but Low on Tips,
This review is from: Backroads of Minnesota: Your Guide to Minnesota's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Paperback)
When I purchased "Backroads of Minnesota," I was under the impression that it would have detailed information on where to venture for hidden treasures in terms of getting away from the big city. Well, what I got instead was a beautiful "picture" book chocked full of wonderful photography of various areas in Minnesota. So, I was disappointed and delighted at the same time. It's not what I was hoping for, but it compliments my library quite nicely.Don't get me wrong, there are a few descriptions here and there, but don't expect to use it to find various places, but rather, to know what to you might be able to expect if you explore areas near where the photos were taken. It's a good investment if you understand this premise.
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Beautiful pictures - but do not expect a travel guide,
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This review is from: Backroads of Minnesota: Your Guide to Minnesota's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Paperback)
We have the "Bay Area Backroads" book, which we use for day trips, and so we bought "Backroads of Minnesota", hoping it would help us make our trip to Minnesota more unique and out of the beaten path.
However, this book seems to be more about the photographs (most of which are truly incredible) and the unquestionable love the authors feel for Minnesota, and not as much about the routes themselves, which are described somewhat perfunctorily. I thought it was my mistake assuming it was intended to be a travel guide, but - the cover of the book cheerfully promises: "Your guide to Minnesota's most scenic backroad adventures". Well, not.
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backroads of minnesota: your guide to minnesota's scenic backroad adventures,
This review is from: Backroads of Minnesota: Your Guide to Minnesota's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Paperback)
I will enjoy traveling the backroads of minnesota. going the backroads to new places i haven't been to before.
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Tourist promoters of Minnesota's Arrowhead region once had an audacious slogan: Welcome to the Real Minnesota. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bluff country, county road Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Minnesota Highway, Mississippi River, Lake Superior, Mille Lacs, Minnesota River, Iron Range, Boundary Waters, Grand Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Echo Trail, Fond du Lac, Great River Road, Lost Forty, Fort Ridgely, Whitewater River, Big Stone Lake, Chippewa National Forest, Grand Marais, International Falls, Jay Cooke State Park, Lake Agassiz, Lake of the Woods, Paul Bunyan, Skyline Parkway, Zumbro River New!
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Tourist promoters of Minnesota's Arrowhead region once had an audacious slogan: Welcome to the Real Minnesota. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bluff country, county road Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Minnesota Highway, Mississippi River, Lake Superior, Mille Lacs, Minnesota River, Iron Range, Boundary Waters, Grand Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Echo Trail, Fond du Lac, Great River Road, Lost Forty, Fort Ridgely, Whitewater River, Big Stone Lake, Chippewa National Forest, Grand Marais, International Falls, Jay Cooke State Park, Lake Agassiz, Lake of the Woods, Paul Bunyan, Skyline Parkway, Zumbro River New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The County Road by A. Brown on page 124, and page 140
- North Shore (Lake Superior Images) in Back Matter
- Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War by T.J. Stiles on page 101
- Huck Finn by TWAIN on page 141
- Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain on page 141
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