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Book SynopsisThe Minnesota hiking guide for everyone! Minnesota’s North Shore, from Duluth to the Canadian Border, is renowned for its beauty. Picturesque waterfalls, winding rivers, rocky landscapes, and, of course, Lake Superior attract visitors from across the Midwest. With Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore, there’s no need to fill your backpack with gear or plan an overnight camping trip to see the best of this unparalleled region. Authors Ladona Tornabene, Lisa Vogelsang, and Melanie Morgan present the top outings under 3 miles in length. Are you short on time? Did you bring the kids? Does your group come with a range of physical abilities? No problem! With this revised and updated guidebook, you have details about more than 45 short hikes at your fingertips. Each trail entry includes full-color photos, a map, and the information you want to know: total length, surface type, resting areas, trail highlights, and more. As an added bonus, the book includes details on 15 scenic walks less than a mile long, 18 waysides and scenic locales, and 11 picnic sites. Plus, there are special sections for people traveling in RVs and for people with physical challenges. Plan the perfect outdoor adventures for your entire family, including small children and seniors. These gentle yet spectacular hikes are inviting for everyone!
Table of ContentsIntroduction Safety and What to Bring Authors’ Corner Sample Pages The Trails How to Use This Section Duluth to Two Harbors Beyond Two Harbors to Little Marais Beyond Little Marais to Grand Marais Beyond Grand Marais to the Canadian Border ALMOST HIKES Duluth to Two Harbors Beyond Two Harbors to Little Marais Beyond Little Marais to Grand Marais WAYSIDES AND SCENIC LOCALES Duluth to Two Harbors Beyond Two Harbors to Little Marais Beyond Little Marais to Grand Marais Beyond Grand Marais to the Canadian Border PICNIC AREAS Duluth to Two Harbors Beyond Two Harbors to Little Marais Beyond Little Marais to Grand Marais Beyond Grand Marais to the Canadian Border Hiking for Health Health Is More Than Just the Physical For Travelers with Specific Needs For Our Readers Traveling in RVs Recommended Reading and Resources About the Trails and Those Who Host Them Technical Details Bibliography Glossary Checklist About the Authors
