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 Everyone s Country Estate written by Roy Willard Meyer and published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1891 Minnesota established its first state park at Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the Mississippi River. In the century that followed, Minnesotans and tourists from other states have enjoyed hiking, picnicking, fishing, camping, canoeing, and skiing at Itasca and Minnesota's 64 other state parks. This helpful guide to the past in the parks will be welcomed by people who regularly visit a favorite Minnesota park, people who have set out to visit every park, and people who are newly discovering the parks' wonders.

Download or read book Minnesota and Wisconsin Rock Climbing written by Mike Farris and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descriptions and maps to all the major climbing areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Two hundred new routes and two new climbing areas have been added for a total of nearly 1,000 routes at 13 areas.

Download or read book Rock Climbing Minnesota and Wisconsin written by Mike Farris and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descriptions and maps to all the major climbing areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Two hundred new routes and two new climbing areas have been added for a total of nearly 1,000 routes at 13 areas.

Download or read book The Necessity of Empty Places written by Paul Gruchow and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this paean to the wild lands of the American West, Paul Gruchow celebrates the intrinsic value of places that resist human exploitation. Whether he's rambling through the Minnesota Blue Mounds, spying on migrating cranes in the Nebraska sandhills, lumbering along the Oregon Trail in an old-fashioned wagon train, contemplating the "unearthly spires" of the Dakota Badlands, clambering up Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains, or getting lost in Montana's Beartooth range, Gruchow is an ideal companion, a writer who makes the quirks and curiosities of the natural world come alive.

Download or read book Hiking Minnesota written by Mary Jo Mosher and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: View the spectacular waterfalls, gorges, and canyons of the nationally known Superior Hiking Trail, step back into Native American history alongside the quarries of Pipestone National Monument, or see bald eagles and other wildlife in Bear Head Lake State Park. Highlighting the history and geography of each route, this book introduces more than forty of the finest trails the Gopher State has to offer.

Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 2056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Best Tent Camping Minnesota written by Tom Watson and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide offers a variety of the best in Minnesota tent camping experiences. Best Tent Camping: Minnesota by Tom Watson is a must-have guide to the best tent campgrounds Minnesota has to offer. This updated, full color edition includes campground layout maps, directions to each campground, and descriptive profiles. Unlike other guides which merely list all campgrounds, Best Tent Camping: Minnesota profiles in detail the best sites in the state for campers who seek the serene and secluded. You'll find essential information about each campground (including season, facilities, rates, directions, GPS coordinates, and websites), as well as a description of the campground, the best sites, and nearby activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing, and mountain biking. Whether you are a native Minnesotan in search of new territory or a vacationer on the lookout for that dream campground, this book unlocks the secrets to the best tent camping that Minnesota has to offer.

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 Caves written by Greg Brick PhD and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minnesota's caves have a deep history. Carver's Cave is the first to be described in the literature of North America after explorer Jonathan Carver visited it in 1766. The storied Fountain Cave was the birthplace of the city of St. Paul. Just after the American Civil War, Chute's Cave inspired an elaborate national hoax regarding an ancient civilization. Folklore surrounds Petrified Indian Cave, where a strangely shaped stalagmite was mistaken for a person turned to stone. Geologist and urban explorer Greg Brick, PhD, uses decades of research to uncover the secrets of geological wonders.

Download or read book Great Minnesota Walks written by Wm. Chad McGrath and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow in the footsteps of the early voyageurs, ramble beside river rapids, trek through tall trees, or savor a scenic overlook as you discover some of Minnesota's finest walking trails. Walkers of every age and ability will find trails covering all corners of the state.

Download or read book Minnesota Underground the Best of the Black Hills written by Doris Green and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore more than 50 of Minnesota and South Dakota's fascinating caves, mines, sinks, and other underground oddities! This comprehensive guide covers Minnesota iron mines in the north and caves in the south. Also featured are gold mines and caves in the Black Hills of South Dakota, an area that boasts of some of the longer and more magnificent sites in the world. Spelunkers and explorers alike will enjoy this wonderful edition. Book jacket.

Download or read book Rock Climbing Minnesota written by Angie Jacobsen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newest edition of Rock Climbing Minnesota contains three brand new areas and describes over 1100 routes at 15 major areas, offering a lifetime of cragging for beginners and experts alike. Experience the distinctive sea-cliff atmosphere of climbing along the North Shore of Lake Superior, cling to solid quartzite at Blue Mounds State Park, revel in the Northwoods environment of Crane Lake and Onishishin, or push your limits on steep sport routes at Willow River. Maps, color topos, and stunning climbing photography accompany clearly written descriptions of the routes to make Rock Climbing Minnesota indispensable on your next Midwestern climbing adventure.

Download or read book Scenic Driving Minnesota written by Phil Davies and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scenic Driving Minnesota highlights the natural and cultural history of the land. With stories and facts about the people, natural environment, and region to enhance travels, you’re in for quite the ride. Included are detailed, color maps to accompany each drive, as well as all new, stunning color photos.

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Download or read book Moon Minnesota written by Tricia Cornell and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 831 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minnesotan Tricia Cornell brings years of traveling experience to the table in Moon Minnesota. Cornell spotlights a great list of travel strategies, such as "Best of Minnesota", "A Long Weekend in the Twin Cities", and "Wacky Minnesota". She covers the Twin Cities' thriving nightlife as well as the recaptured Victorian allure found in Duluth's historic B&Bs. Whether they're exploring the old European charm of St. Paul or enjoying the sophistication of Minneapolis, Moon Minnesota gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. This ebook and its features are best experienced on iOS or Android devices and the Kindle Fire.

Download or read book Minnesota Family Weekends written by Martin Hintz and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make traveling with kids a fun experience for everyone with this handy guide to great family getways. You'll find exciting activities and attractions throughout the state of Minnesota-from urban to rural, historic to modern, natural to human-made-for kinds of all ages. There are rainy day activities and great winter escapes, day trips and weekend excursions. This is the ultimate guide for parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Don't even think of leaving home without it! Book jacket.