Best of Itasca

A Guide to Minnesota's Oldest State Park

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Get the comprehensive guide that helps you learn about and explore Minnesota’s Itasca State Park.It’s easy to see why Itasca State Park is Minnesota’s most popular park. Most famously known for the Mississippi River Headwaters, Itasca State Park offers 50 miles of hiking trails, 16 miles of bike routes, 28 miles of skiing trails, 32 miles of snowmobiling trails, 100 lakes, and dozens of beautiful historic buildings to explore—all within 32,836 acres of pine and hardwood forests that are up to 300 years old! With so much to see and do, it’s hard to know where to begin. Expert author Deane Johnson is here to help with The Best of Itasca, your comprehensive guide to this beloved state park.Whether you’re visiting for a day, staying for a week or simply want a keepsake, you’ll find everything you need in the pages of this book.Features:Detailed guide to hiking, biking, camping, lodging, and skiingFascinating stories from Itasca’s colorful pastTips on finding the park’s hidden gems throughout the seasonsNatural history of the land, dating back to prehistoryNearby attractions, such as the La Salle Lake State Recreation AreaImprove your life; connect with nature at Itasca State Park.

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Utgivningsdatum2014-06-19
Mått152 x 215 x 14 mm
Vikt496 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagAdventure Publications, Incorporated
ISBN9781591934301

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Deane Johnson has been an active photographer since acquiring his first Canon FTb in 1976. He grew up in Grand Forks, ND, and has lived and traveled throughout northern Minnesota. Drawn to the lakes and woods of Park Rapids, MN, in 1980, he has lived there since then. A retired family physician, he was a founding member of the Jackpine Writers’ Bloc, plays clarinet and saxophone, and was a co-owner of Beagle Books of Park Rapids with his wife, Jill. He was the photographer for Jill’s book, “Little Minnesota: 100 Towns Around 100.”

IntroductionBest of Itasca!Headwaters of the MississippiJacob V. Brower Visitor CenterDouglas LodgeForest InnAiton Heights Fire TowerPicnic Grounds and Swimming BeachWilderness DriveBoat LandingHikingOverview MapA Guide to ItascaPlanning Your TripLodging and Camping OptionsActivities at the ParkWater SportsWinter Sports in ItascaVisiting Itasca with Children—and Pets!La Salle Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) and Scientific Natural Area (SNA)Trail MapHiking in ItascaCross-country Skiing in ItascaA Guided Driving Tour of ItascaBackcountry Camping at ItascaNatural HistoryItasca HistoryModern HistoryRecommended Reading and ResourcesReferencesPhoto CreditsAbout the Author