Backroads of Ohio: Your Guide to Ohio's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Pictorial Discovery Guide)

The charm of Amish country, the rich tradition of river towns, the beauty of Clevelands emerald necklace--these and more unfold in Backroads of Ohio, a colorful and companionable guide to the Buckeye State. Ideal for a day trip or a weekend getaway, for visitors and adventurous residents alike, this guidebook explores the states most secluded areas and history-steeped sites via 21 scenic drives.

From the Lake Erie shoreline to a 400-mile stretch of the Ohio River, from the Appalachian foothills to the rolling farmlands in the west, Ohio encompasses a varied patchwork of natural wonders and intriguing rural communities. This book reveals the states hidden corners, rife with castles, caves, tall churches, and covered bridges. Illustrated with beautiful color photography and historic images, Backroads of Ohio points the way beyond bustling cities and common tourist attractions, deep into the soul of the state.

Author Miriam Carey is the travel editor for Publications International, Ltd., publisher of Mobil Travel Guide. Founding editor of LongWeekends magazine and former travel editor at Ohio magazine, she is also a member of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association. A frequent contributor to newspapers and magazines, Carey enjoys writing about professionals in the travel and food industry who convey a passionate commitment to their craft. A former resident of Lakewood, Ohio, Carey currently lives in Chicago.

Ian Adams is an environmental photographer and teacher specializing in natural, rural, historical, and garden photography. Fifteen books of his photography have been published, including Our Ohio, and more than four thousand of his color photographs have appeared in numerous calendars, posters, magazines, and other publications.