Book Description
More people are taking more frequent, shorter trips and vacations, and thus, are looking for adventure closer to home. "Backroads of Minnesota" makes it easy for readers to get the most out of their limited time by suggesting trips that are perfect for day or weekend getaways. 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. Perich and Nelson's fun look at the state's "hidden" treasures will appeal to travelers eager to hit the road for "out-of-the-way" journeys as well as those interested in terrific sites in their own backyards.


About the Author
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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More people are taking more frequent, shorter trips and vacations, and thus, are looking for adventure closer to home. "Backroads of Minnesota" makes it easy for readers to get the most out of their limited time by suggesting trips that are perfect for day or weekend getaways.
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.
Perich and Nelson's fun look at the state's "hidden" treasures will appeal to travelers eager to hit the road for "out-of-the-way" journeys as well as those interested in terrific sites in their own backyards.

Author Biography: 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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