Product Description

This guide to the Great Lakes states covers everything from national parks to cosmopolitan crossroads. Whether you're exploring country roads in search of Americana, dipping a paddle into Minnesota's famed Boundary Waters or partying through the night in Chicago, you'll find all the details you need.

Covers the Great Lakes states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Ontario Shore in Canada.

• special sections on 11 scenic drives
• tips on treating yourself to five-star feasts, Cincinnati chili and UP pasties
• advice on hostels, hotels, B&Bs and the best places to pitch a tent
• coverage of parks from Isle Royale to Pictured Rocks to Hocking Hills
• 70 detailed maps

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #376934 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

From the Publisher
The Great Lakes is a surprising United States region, even for those who live there. Non-natives often have a skewed vision of this diverse land, thinking that it’s merely a boundless cornfield punctuated by the occasional rusting factory. Actually, the Great Lakes is a diverse region filled with an array of activities sure to impress any visitor – in, on or off the water. Whether you wish to explore the vast national parks, visit a cosmopolitan city, canoe, go shipwreck diving or gamble, "Great Lakes" will guide you through each state. It also includes sections on the Ontario Shore, Upper Peninsula, Lake Huron Shore and the Thumb.

• special sections on 11 scenic drives• tips on treating yourself to five-star feasts, Cincinnati chili and UP pasties• advice on hostels, hotels, B&B’s and the best places to pitch a tent• coverage of parks from Isle Royale to Pictured Rocks to Hocking Hills• 70 detailed maps

Customer Reviews

Great Information, a Little Incomplete
we bought this book at pictured rocks national lakeshore halfway through a 17 day adventure visiting all of the great lakes and i wished we had found it sooner. it was helpful with its details and little bits of trivia and information. for example we were not surprised to see the horrible cooling towers adjacent to indiana dunes nat'l lakeshore and it helped us understand the different mindset of the "yoopers" in michigan. i was disappointed that it did not contain more info on the canadian side of the great lakes and it made no mention of lake ontario and new york (our starting point), which seemed to short change the title of great lakes. (afterall, how could it miss one?) if you're aware of this and want some great info on a great region...i defnietly recommend it!