Download or read book Rail Trails Minnesota written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in Minnesota. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the state. In this guidebook, experts from Rail-to-Trails Conservancy present their final list of 48 of the best trails and rail-trails in Minnesota. Experience first-hand how Minnesota earned the nickname "Land of 10,000 Lakes" by taking one of several paths through the various lake districts, including the 121-mile Paul Bunyan State Trail, one of the longest rail-trails in the United States. In addition to details about each trail, Rail-Trails Minnesota also provides information about trail amenities, including restrooms, parking facilities, and water fountains.
Download or read book Minnesota s State Parks written by Anne Arthur and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy reference for Minnesota residents and visitors showing each park's locations and general size; tips on what wo do once you get there; what facilities are offered; where the hiking and biking trails are located; other attractions in the area; and more.
Download or read book Minnesota State Parks written by Anne Arthur and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Minnesota’s state parks and state recreation areas with this all-in-one guide. When you consider a visit to Minnesota’s state parks, you might imagine hiking, bicycling, camping, fishing, swimming, bird-watching, or simply relaxing beside a babbling river. Of course, you’re right. The beautiful parks are perfect escapes for your favorite outdoor activities—but there’s so much more to do. Minnesota’s state parks offer a multitude of unique experiences and new adventures! Discover them all in Minnesota State Parks by Anne Arthur and debut author Signy Sherman. Wade across the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park. Explore an open mine pit at Hill Annex Mine State Park or an underground mine at Lake Vermillion-Sudan Underground Mine State Park. Immerse yourself in history at Fort Snelling State Park or Fort Ridgely State Park. See the bison herd at Blue Mounds State Park. Tour the cave at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. You’ll also have opportunities to try everything from archery to snowshoeing, stay in a cabin or yurt, or even go scuba-diving (if you have the training and equipment). This comprehensive guide spotlights all 75 state parks and state recreation areas in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Each entry includes full-color photography, a map, and the details you want to know—including a park overview and descriptions of the trails, campgrounds, and interpretive programs. Plus, the authors’ tips help to ensure that you maximize the fun. Inside you’ll find Guide to all 75 state parks and state recreation areas Maps that show hiking and biking trails at a glance Expert tips from the authors Nearby attractions that help you make the most of your vacation, road trip, or weekend getaway Get outside and connect with nature. It’s as easy as finding a nearby state park. Use Minnesota State Parks to choose the destinations that are right for you, or begin your journey to visit them all!
Download or read book The Red River Trails written by Rhoda R. Gilman and published by Minnesota Historical Society. This book was released on 1979 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The many difficulties and occasional rewards of early travel and transportation in Minnesota are highlighted in this book, along with the state's relations with what became western Canada and insights into the development of business in Minnesota. The meeting of Indian and European cultures is vividly manifested by the mixed-blood Mtis who became the mainstay of the Red River trade.
Download or read book The Patterned Peatlands of Minnesota written by Herbert Edgar Wright and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Great Cross country Ski Trails written by William Chad McGrath and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embrace the winter wonderland with this guidebook of 61 cross-country ski trails in the Lake Superior Basin. Trails featured cross through Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. Each tour includes a map, contact information, and a description of the trail. A great guide for both the novice and the experienced skier.
Download or read book Sacred Sites of Minnesota written by John-Brian Paprock and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the traveler seeking to find the spirit--however he or she chooses to define that term--Minnesota is blessed with a large number of sacred sites, many of which are unique. This book profiles approximately 350 sites, including retreat centers, churches, temples, cemeteries, and effigy mounds. Learn about each site's history, uniqueness, aesthetic beauty, and awe. Specific location and contact information is also included.
Download or read book Superior Hiking Trail Databook written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Superior Hiking Trail Databook is a lightweight and easy-to-carry guide designed to help you explore over 300 miles of footpath and 94 backcountry campsites along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. Whether you're a thru-hiker, backpacker, day hiker, trail runner, or occasional saunterer, this guide provides the most vital information you need to enjoy the Trail.Databook features include: accurate mileage between trailheads, campsites, water crossings, trail and road junctions, and more; elevation profiles; and south-bound and north-bound compatibility. However you prefer to travel on the world-class Superior Hiking Trail, this Databook is your easiest guide to exploring the rugged, challenging, and beloved footpath through the northwoods of Minnesota.
Download or read book Waterfalls of Minnesota written by Lisa Crayford and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let Master Photographer Lisa Crayford guide you to the top-ranked waterfalls in the state, as well as her "secret waterfalls." Your bucket list should definitely include these 117 gorgeous locales that decorate Minnesota's landscape, including bridge views, short hikes, secluded waterfalls in urban areas and hidden gems along the North Shore. With this book in hand, you can easily plan to see them all. The waterfalls are organized geographically and ranked by beauty. Start with the ones nearby, then get away to discover those farther afield. All the information you need--directions, distance, hike difficulty and more--is right at your fingertips. These natural wonders prove that the Land of 10,000 Lakes is also home to some of the most picturesque waterfalls in America
Download or read book Midwest Gem Fossil and Mineral Trails Great Lakes States written by June Culp Zeitner and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Minnesota s State Trails written by Minnesota. Trails and Waterways Unit and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biking in Vikingland written by Maryls Mickelson and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 1991 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thru Hike the Superior Hiking Trail written by Annie Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2020-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Superior Hiking Trail Story written by Rudi (Randy) Hargesheimer and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and photo essay of Minnesota's 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail
Download or read book Minnesota State Parks a Camper s Guide written by Michael Keigan and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book should become the Campers Guide for anyone interested in staying at any of the state parks and waysides in Minnesota. It is filled with details of each of the parks and waysides; what facilities are available from one park to the next, descriptions of the campgrounds and the campsites, and what points of interest may be nearby. Along with all of the information, there are maps of the campgrounds and a map of each of the parks included. But, that is only one part of the book. Another part of the book describes the adventure that was had by the author and his wife as they traveled the highways and back roads of Minnesota getting from one park to the next. There is detailed information concerning the history of many of the parks because the diversity of the state parks is just a mirror of natures diversity here in the great state of Minnesota.
Download or read book Minnesota written by Mary Jo Mosher and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers are guided on more than 40 great hikes in Minnesota, highlighting the history and geography of each route. The book includes exhaustively detailed trail descriptions, mile-by-mile directional cues, trail contacts, elevation profiles, and GPS-quality maps. AHS
Download or read book Minnesota State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 1974 written by Minnesota. Bureau of Environmental Planning and Protection and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
