This guidebook is an indispensable resource. It not only offers critical how-to information--including detailed route descriptions, maps, and town services--but it also provides extensive context about the landscape, such as geological features, tree types, and human history.'' --Andrew Skurka, North Country Trail thru-hiker and Outside magazine's 2011 and National Geographic Adventure magazine's 2007 ''Adventurer of the Year'' ''Anyone who enjoys the outdoors will benefit from this guide! It provides the seasoned hiker the chance to cross Minnesota from North Dakota to Wisconsin, or the casual hiker the chance to jump onto any segment of the North Country Trail within Minnesota. Whether planning a leisurely afternoon hike or a walk across Minnesota, this guide will reveal to the reader the natural treasures found across our State's section of this National Scenic Trail.'' --Connie Cox, Lead Park Naturalist at Itasca State Park.