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Backroads of Minnesota: Your Guide to Minnesota's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures

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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.

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.

I will enjoy traveling the backroads of minnesota. going the backroads to new places i haven't been to before.