Written by Minnesota authors Ron Morton and Steve Morse. Entertaining and informative, geologist Ron Morton and biologist Steve Morse take walkers on a guided tour of hiking trails within eight state parks located along Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. Using easily recognizable waypoints the authors detail the natural history, scenic vistas, trail conditions, and intriguing historical places seen and/or encountered on 30 different walks within the parks. Choose a walk which fits your interest, walking ability, or time frame, and step out to where the side walk ends and the unique, natural beauty of the North Shore state parks begins. Walks for all ages and abilities: families, strollers, walkers, serious hikers; detailed trail maps showing the location of waypoints described on the walk. Waypoints are easily recognizable and are based on prominent geological, botanical, geographical, or historical features; each walk is rated for difficulty. Safety concerns, if any, are listed; each walk begins with a section called 'worth a longer look,' which is keyed to waypoints of special features to be noted on the walk; many of the walks are loop (or circuit) walks; discover the fall forest and where to see the best fall colors; and includes a glossary of geological terms used in the book as well as a glossary of common wildflowers that can be seen on the walks. - Back cover.