Whatever you do when you travel, be sure to get off the interstate. Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food? Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover the hidden places in Iowa that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon. (5 1/2 X 81/2, 208 pages, maps, illustrations)
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.
Native Iowan Tracy Stuhr grew up in Cedar Rapids and, after a long-time
banking career, has returned to her first love--writing.