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by Joe Baur (Author), David Baur (Author)
Featuring more than 40 of the best hikes in the greater Twin Cities metro area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
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Essential gear for every adventure: Outfit Your Mind(TM) Take a Hike! Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Covering forty of the best hikes within an hour's drive of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, this guide offers something for every hiker--from easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes. Each featured hike includes a route description; at-a-glance data such as distance and difficulty level; thorough directions to the trailhead; directional cues; and a detailed, accurate trail map. Known for spectacular summer weather, the Twin Cities boasts an unbelievable variety of hiking trails ranging from short after work jaunts to wilderness adventures for weekend exploring. Within a few minutes of the concrete towers of downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul, hikers can experience diverse landscapes such as wetlands, wildflower meadows, oak forests, and the banks of major rivers like the Mississippi, Minnesota, and Crow. Inside you'll find full-color photos and maps; information on approximate hiking times, canine compatibility, and fees and permits required; and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife.
Author Biography
David Bauris a freelance writer, author, and consultant. His first novel, The Witches of Nicollet Island, will be completed in 2016. Probably. He hopes.
Joe Baur is an editor, freelance writer, and filmmaker who directed Modern Enlightenment and One Cleveland. His work has appeared in Rust Belt Chic: The Cleveland Anthology, Matador Network and Article 3.
