Road Tripping Along the Great River Road: Volume 1: 17 Weekend Escapes Along the Upper Mississippi River

by Dean Klinkenberg

A classic American road trip.

Explore the quiet spaces and bustling places along the Great River Road, from historic small towns to culturally-rich big cities. Find out which hikes come with dramatic views of the Mississippi River and which day cruises offer the best chance to spot wildlife like bald eagles, pelicans, and herons. Get recommendations about which museums are worth your time and where to find good local music. Discover which festivals offer quirky fun, and where to sample regional food specialties like a juicy lucy, wild rice and walleye, and gooey butter cake.

Features For ten years, author Dean Klinkenberg has been exploring the places along the Mississippi River and the Great River Road. He's found a wealth of underappreciated treasures awaiting visitors.

Are you ready to explore one of the best American road trips? Buy Road Tripping Along the Great River Road and start your trip today.

357 pages, Paperback

Published August 23, 2018

About the author

Dean Klinkenberg explores themes of place, identity, ambiguity, and the quiet tensions that linger beneath everyday lives through historical fiction, essays, guidebooks, and noir-inspired fiction. Much of his work has been inspired by life along the Mississippi River. He lives in St. Louis with his husband.

Reviews

[Sherri]

The review/book jacket gives a lot of the concept of the book. This goes from Itasca State Park in MN at the mouth of the Mississippi River to southern Illinois.

No photos but good info.