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
From the back cover:
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
From the front flap:
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
From the back cover:
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
From the back cover:
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
From the back cover:
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
From the back cover:
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
From the back cover:
A pictorial field guide to wildflowers, organized by season, of the
Upper Great Lakes regions of Eastern Canada and Northeastern U.S.A.
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A comprehensive guide with over 340 species of native and
naturalized plants
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More than 620 full color photographs illustrate flowers, plant
form and habitat
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Includes herbaceous and woody plants
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Organized by bloom time from spring to fall
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Overview of plant family characteristics
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Complete index of scientific and common names
308 pages
Price: $19.95
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By Andrew Slate
From the back cover:
Let this book be your guide to:
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900 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails including
detailed maps and descriptions for areas from Duluth-Superior
north to Thunder Bay.
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Snowshoeing routes on more than 200 miles of the Superior
Hiking Trail, in seven Minnesota State Parks and in quiet places
throughout the region.
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Exploration of frozen North Shore rivers, both tame and tumbling.
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The sights and sounds of a winter landscape and its wildlife.
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Enjoying winter activities safely.
178 pages
Price: $15.95
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