Iowa Off the Beaten Path®, 8th

by Lori Erickson and Tracy Stuhr

• ISBN13: 9780762744152
• ISBN10: 0762744154
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: GPP Travel

Summary

The often overlooked sites and attractions of Iowa are revealed in this guide to the Hawkeye State: 160 acres of preserved prairie in the Great Lakes region; sculptures made from ordinary kitchen matches at Matchstick Marvels; and a tribute to the history of balloons at the National Balloon Museum.

Author Biography

Freelance writer and Iowa native Lori Erickson grew up on a farm near Decorah and has written articles for regional and national magazines and newspapers. She lives in Iowa City.

Native Iowan Tracy Stuhr grew up in Cedar Rapids and, after a longtime banking career, has returned to her first love--writing. She lives in Solon, Iowa.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Bluffs and Valleys	p. 1
Cultural Crossroads	p. 33
Rural Charms	p. 69
Bridges Country	p. 99
Fertile Plains	p. 129
Prairie Borderland	p. 163
Indexes	p. 197
General	p. 197
Restaurants	p. 204
Lodgings	p. 205
About the Authors	p. 207
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