Backroads of Wisconsin: Your Guide to Wisconsin's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Paperback)

by Martin Hintz (Author)

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Product Description
These days many of us have time only for short trips close to home. The perfect guide for day-trippers looking for unusual destinations, "Backroads of Wisconsin" is also a tribute to the state for those exploring Wisconsin from their armchairs.

From the pathways that meander through the coulees, over the prairies, and along the riverbanks of rural Wisconsin, to the state's longest main street; from the Hamlin Garland country of the LaCrosse area to the Mississippi River bluffs; from Frank Lloyd Wright's fabulous architecture tucked amid Spring Green's rolling farmland, to the Swiss heritage of the New Glarus countryside; from the extremes of winter on Madeline Island to the beauty of Door County in the summertime, readers will explore the state's countless treasures.

Showcasing the Badger State's many hidden nooks and crannies, experienced Wisconsin journalists Martin Hintz and Bob Rashid reveal a friendly, colorful countryside through their use of historical vignettes, humorous anecdotes, and fabulous photography.

About the Author
Martin Hintz is a travel journalist who has written more than sixty books. His articles have appeared in "National Geographic World" and "Midwest Living," among many other magazines. His books have won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Council for Wisconsin Writers, and the prestigious Children's Reading Roundtable of Chicago. He is the president of the Society of American Travel Writers. Bob Rashid is the author of "Wisconsin's Rustic Roads" and "Gone Fishing." In more than twenty years as a freelance photographer, his work has appeared in "Time," "Newsweek," "The New York Times," "Travel/Holiday," "Northwest Airlines World Traveler," and other national publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (July 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896585131
• ISBN-13: 978-0896585133
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #909,151 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What a dissapointment, May 16, 2004

By A Customer

The maps were hard to follow. Fine if you want to just read about the roads, but getting there is another story. I took the book with me on the road, and it was hard to follow, and you have to skim the whole thing to find the directions.

5.0 out of 5 stars Accessibly and informatively written, August 6, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Accessibly and informatively written by travel journalist Martin Hintz, and illustrated with Bob Rashid's gorgeous color photographs of Wisconsin's natural splendor and the people proud to call the state home, Backroads Of Wisconsin: Your Guide To Wisconsin's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures is a visual narrative, and reference guide to enjoying the scenery, landmarks, and historical locations available among Wisconsin's roads. Maps and detailed descriptions complement this excellent and enthusiastically recommended guide for both day-tripping vacationers wanting to make the most of what Wisconsin has to offer, and the armchair traveler content to simply read about it.