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Best of the Midwest: Rediscovering America's Heartland
by Dan Kaercher
"From vibrant cities to serene small towns and splendid parklands, Dan rediscovers the heart of the Heartland - its varied history, rich heritage, and unique scenery."--Book cover
Bicycle Trails of Iowa
by American Bike Trails and The Iowa Trails Council
"Sometimes it's okay just to enjoy the ride. Where to bike: Over 100 trails throughout Iowa. Directions to trail sites and accesses. Locations and distances to nearby commumities. Points of interest. State, sectional and selective county overviews. Riding tips."--Book cover
Biking Iowa: 50 Great Road Trips and Trail Rides
by Bob Morgan
"From cruising the flats to challenging climbs and ripping descents, Iowa has everything a cyclist could want. Big, detailed maps guide your adventure, and concise, witty trail descriptions let you know all there is to see and do along the way."--Book cover
Bird's of Iowa Field Guide
by Stan Tekiela
"...full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more...easy-to-use format, you don't need to know a bird's name or classification in order to easily find it in the book...It's a great way for anyone to learn about the birds in your state."--Amazon.com
The Butterflies of Iowa
by Dennis W. Schilcht
“Without a doubt, this is the most comprehensive guide to butterflies in Iowa... each species is described relative to flight time, natural history, and particular questions that need future research. An excellent source!”--Diane Debinski, Iowa State University
Flyfisher's Guide to Wisconsin & Iowa
by John Motoviloff
"John Motoviloff is an outdoorsman who makes his living writing about the outdoors. He has spent his lifetime in Wisconsin and Iowa and has fished most of the waters he writes about in this book."--Amazon.com
Fun With the Family in Iowa: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips With the Kids
by Betsy Rubiner
"...amusement parks, hiking trails, zoos, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more. Written by a parent, for parents,...has the best things to see and do to keep the kids busy and happy for an hour, a day, or a weekend - a guaranteed antidote to vacation boredom."--Book cover
Golf Courses of Iowa: A Complete Book of Iowa Golf Courses
by Roger Aegerter
"...a complete listing of all 407 golf courses in the state of Iowa. Each course listing includes original card layout and yardage, description of course features and condition, photos of every course, and comments from the author and course members."--Publisher's web site
The Great Iowa Touring Book: 27 Spectacular Auto Trips
by Mike Whye
"I don't know how I stumbled on this book but I'm so glad I did. It contains detailed maps of 27 auto tours "away from the interstates" in Iowa - into what I would call the "real Iowa" This book contains sites along each tour. And happiest of all for me--the sections on Northeast Iowa...are full of Accurate Information!"--M. Pettit (Prairie du Chien, WI).
Great Iowa Walks: 50 Strolls, Rambles, Hikes, and Treks
by Lynn L. Walters
"Wander prairies blazing with color. Climb ridges to discover stunning vistas. Dip into quiet valleys and peaceful canyons. Glide through a golden forest, stroll a city street, stand beneath a waterfall or in a cave...some of Iowa's most scenic and unique trails."--Book cover
Great Iowa Weekend Adventures
by Mike Whye
"This book makes you want to venture out to those familiar haunts and discover attractions you never knew were here."--Shirley Davis, travel editor, Quad-City Times
Great Midwest Country Escapes: Farms, Foods, and Festivals
by Nina Gadomski
"We were looking for "day trip destinations" --a place to go within reasonable driving distance that was unique. Within days of receiving this book, we visited a family that grows organic lavender within one hour from our home. It was everything depicted in the book, and much more."--R. Andrew Brandenburg, Amazon.com.
Hiking Iowa
by Elizabeth Corcoran Hill
"...features forty-one of the finest trails in the Hawkeye State--from easy day hikes to overnight adventures. With this comprehensive guide, Elizabeth Corcoran Hill provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking the hills and valleys of Iowa."--Book cover
Iowa Bird Watching: A Year-Round Guide
by Bill Thompson, III
"...(for) the beginning Iowa bird watcher. Learn interesting facts and tidbits about the birds the inhabit your backyard--and beyond--and how to attract them."--Book cover
Iowa Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Odditites & Other Offbeat Stuff
by Dan Coffey and Eric Jones
"...your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Hawkeye State has to offer....the authors' home-grown humor will have you laughing out loud as they introduce you to the neighbors you never knew you had and take you to places you never knew existed-right in your own backyard."--Book cover
Iowa Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places
by Lori Erickson and Tracy Stuhr
"Discover a different side of the Hawkeye State...Sample the history--and delectable dishes--of Dubuque with the Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner. Or enjoy the rebirth of the Iowa wine industry with a trip along the Iowa Wine Trail...So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path."--Book cover
Iowa Underground: A Guide to the State's Subterranean Treasures
by Greg A. Brick
"A uniquely written perspective on the underground wonders of Iowa, by a premier Midwest cave historian!"--Gary K. Soule, Speleo Historian and Trustee American Spelean History Association.
Midwest Marvels: Roadside Attractions Across Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Wisconsin
by Eric Dregni
"A travel guide to many of the munificent and iconic roadside attractions scattered along the highways and byways (of 5 midwestern states)...a type of entertaining curiosity tour featuring a text which is illustrated with photographs and down home folk tales."--Midwest Book review (Oregon, WI), 5 star review.
Mississippi River Regional Edition of 2006 Quimby's Cruising Guide
"...covering 9,436 miles of water on 24 rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Quimby’s provides such essential information as where to get fuel, overnight dockage, supplies and repairs. Easy to use, it is arranged by river, then river mile. Additional information on locks, towns, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, landmarks, history and interesting miscellany is presented."--Publisher's web site
Mobil Travel Guide: Great Plains (2007 and 2008)
by Exxon Mobil Corporation
"Overall, these guides are the winners in this group, combining attractive maps and graphics, comprehensive listings and a few suggestions for itineraries."--Joseph Siano, New York Times
The Next Exit
by The Next Exit, Inc.
"This handy guide lists services at exits off of most major interstates (all 2-digit interstates and selected 3-digit ones as well). If you have your favorite gasoline brand or only want to eat at specific restaurants, you can search the listings for your preferred brand on the stretch of highway you're currently on. Hospitals, parks, shopping centers, and other attractions are also identified."--Lee G. Gliman (Rock Hill, SC), 5 star review.
Oddball Iowa: A Guide to Some Really Strange Places
by Jerome Pohlen
"Who knew…there were so many odd and unusual places in the Hawkeye State?"--Chicago Tribune
Paddling Iowa: 96 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak
by Nate Hoogeveen
"...a straightforward guide specially designed for Iowa water sports enthusiasts wanting to engage themselves in canoeing and kayaking Iowa's challenging river systems...An excellently organized and easy-to-use resource for planning great canoe and kayak trips."--Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI), 5 star review.
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers: A Field Guide to Common Wildflowers and Plants of the Prairie Midwest
by Doug Ladd and Frank Oberle
"...the ultimate field guide to wildflowers of the midwestern tallgrass prairie. This valuable reference enables all prairie enthusiasts to quickly and accurately identify hundreds of tallgrass prairie plants. Fully revised and updated to reflect new trends in conservation and plant identification, this remains the classic guidebook for prairie enthusiasts."--Amazon.com
Where the Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie
by John Madson
"John Madson has written a lovely little study of that vast area and its endless prairie."--New York Times
"Madson is a prairie man . . . a true and instructive and entertaining grasslander."--New Yorker
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