To order any of these items, please call us at 1-218-388-4487 or print out the order form and mail it to us with your check or credit card number.

By the Superior Hiking Trail Association

From the back cover:

Guide to the Superior Hiking Trail provides information on trailhead access, parking accommodations, designated campsites, scenic overlooks and linkages to the eight Minnesota State Parks along the trail. Complete trail maps are included in each section. Whether you have two hours or twelve days, an afternoon or a weekend, this guide will enhance your hiking experience. Newest 6th Edition.

224 pages

rice: $15.95 (newest edition-2010)

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By John Henricksson

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Learn about the Gunflint's earliest inhabitants, the Voyageurs, mining attempts, the formation of the Trail, the forest and the development of resorts. Meet the people who helped define the Gunflint community: Justine Kerfoot, Henry Mayhew, Ben Gallagher, Eve Blankenburg, Peggy Heston and many others.

Hear about life on the Gunflint Trail from the people who lived it! More than an hour of stories about growing up, surviving and thriving in the Gunflint are included on the companion audio CD.

155 pages

Price: $14.95

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By Kevin Strauss

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Tales with Tails from a Professional Storyteller

Outstanding read-aloud stories for families, teachers, librarians, babysitters, camp counselors and, of course, children. Some stories are original, some are based on traditional tales from other cultures, and some are new twists on familiar stories, but all are laced with humor and northwoods lore. A brief nature lesson is included at the end of each tale.

Each of the eight stories is beautifully illustrated by Nancy Scheibe.

48 pages

Price: $12.95

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By the Minnesota Bed and Breakfast Association

The latest cookbook from the members of the Minnesota B & B Association. Enjoy delicious recipes for breakfast or brunch, plus entrees and deserts and find out why some of Minnesota's finest chefs become innkeepers. This book also contains descriptions and contact information for each inn so your can experience the great food and hospitality for yourself.

139 pages

Price: $19.95

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By Neal Topliff

The companion compact disc to the More Minnesota Mornings book is the perfect way to set the mood while enjoying your coffee and breakfast. Featuring the solo piano of Minnesota artist Neal Topliff, the mood is personal, heartfelt and a bit nostalgic. The liner notes also include free sample recipes from the book.

Price: $15.95

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By Andrew Slade

This skier's ultimate guidebook to the North Shore describes 35 groomed trail systems from Duluth-Superior to Grand Marais and the Gunflint Trail. You'll learn about hidden gems-- plus well-known state parks. Andrew Slade offers information about challenging trails, fun trails for a family outing, scenic overlooks and lighted trails for a romantic night ski.

160 pages

Price: $15.95

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From the U.S. Forest Service

Large, multi-color map of the entire Superior National Forest, from Kabetogama to Grand Portage. Shows all roads, wilderness areas, state parks, boat launches, hiking and ATV trails and much more. It's the perfect guide for finding your way around Northeastern Minnesota.

Printed on waterproof paper.

Price: $12.95

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By Shawn Perich

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The big woods and bright waters of Lake Superior's wild North Shore are the backdrop for Superior Seasons: Life on a Northern Coast, by Shawn Perich. From the midsummer magic of fly-fishing to an encounter with a coyote on Superior ice, Perich delivers exquisite sketches of life in the northwoods. Follow his tracks beside quick-flowing trout streams, through the snowy deer woods, or along the path to adventure. Few know the North Shore like Perich, who writes about this special place with an appealing blend of clarity, woodcraft, and humor. Classic, pen-and-ink drawings by legendary "Jackpine" Bob Cary of Ely, Minnesota, bring Perich's words to life.

173 pages

Price: $14.95

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By Women of the Gunflint Trail

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This is a real taste of what life was like on the Gunflint Trail, and how it's changed with time. Read women's stories about wildlife encounters, driving the winding Trail, raising kids and surviving winter in the wilderness. A Trail of the Gunflint Trail captures the history and spirit of these unfettered women, the place they love and their hearty recipes.

Contains over 200 recipes that reflect the character of the region and the stories and histories of more than 45 businesses. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Gunflint Volunteer Fire Department.

400 pages

Price: $19.95

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By Ron Morton and Judy Gibbs

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Geologist Ron Morton and naturalist Judy Gibbs have written a guidebook suitable for anyone who sets foot on the Superior Hiking Trail. Whether you are on a popular loop hike, out for a casual stroll, or walking the entire trail this comprehensive, knowledgeable, and easy to use book is for you.

Clearly written and entertaining, this walking guide details the natural history, scenic vistas, trail conditions, and interesting historical places seen and/or encountered along the more than 200 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail. Dividing the hiking trail into 32 individual walks Morton and Gibbs have highlighted each walk with numerous, easily recognizable waypoints that mark interesting or unusual geological, botanical, scenic, historical or geographic features. Between waypoints the authors give detailed accounts of trail conditions, topographic changes, and the natural history of the landscape.

333 pages

Price: $17.95

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By Eve & Gary Wallinga

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Join Eve and Gary Wallinga on the scenic pathways that lead to the magnificent waterfalls of Lake Superior's North Shore. From the St. Louis River in Jay Cooke State Park to the Pigeon River on the Canadian border, the Wallingas have explored every river and creek flowing into Lake Superior. Maps and directions to over 130 waterfalls are included in this unique guide. From highway waysides to invigorating day-hikes, Waterfalls of Minnesota's North Shore offers waterfall experiences for everyone who enjoys the splashing splendor of Lake Superior's tributary rivers and streams.

192 pages

Price: $19.95

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By Clayton & Michele Oslund

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A pictorial field guide to wildflowers, organized by season, of the Upper Great Lakes regions of Eastern Canada and Northeastern U.S.A.
  • A comprehensive guide with over 340 species of native and naturalized plants
  • More than 620 full color photographs illustrate flowers, plant form and habitat
  • Includes herbaceous and woody plants
  • Organized by bloom time from spring to fall
  • Overview of plant family characteristics
  • Complete index of scientific and common names

308 pages

Price: $19.95

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By Andrew Slate

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Let this book be your guide to:

  • 900 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails including detailed maps and descriptions for areas from Duluth-Superior north to Thunder Bay.
  • Snowshoeing routes on more than 200 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail, in seven Minnesota State Parks and in quiet places throughout the region.
  • Exploration of frozen North Shore rivers, both tame and tumbling.
  • The sights and sounds of a winter landscape and its wildlife.
  • Enjoying winter activities safely.

178 pages

Price: $15.95

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Poplar Creek Guesthouse Mug

Beautiful, handcrafted pottery mug with a picture of Poplar Creek and the Guesthouse Logo. This mug holds 16 ounces and is the perfect gift to remind you of your vacation on the Gunflint Trail.

Price: $14.95 each

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Poplar Creek Guesthouse Vase

Beautiful, handcrafted pottery vase with a picture of the Poplar Creek and the Guesthouse logo. The vase is 8 inches tall and 3 inches wide at the top, perfect for holding a bouquet of flowers for your kitchen table.

Price: $12.75 each

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To order any of these items, please call us at 1-218-388-4487 or print out the order form and mail it to us with your check or credit card number.