Wild Shore
Exploring Lake Superior by Kayak
Published on 6. February 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-0-8166-3142-1 (ISBN)
Description
A real-life adventure and journey of discovery on the greatest of the Great Lakes
Over two years, Greg Breining set out to circle Lake Superior by kayak. Paddling more than one thousand miles, he camped on the lake's islands and shorelines, visited its places of rare beauty and solitude, experienced its wildly varied moods, and explored remote historic sites and isolated communities. The result is Wild Shore, a tale of outdoor adventure, colorful characters, memorable stories, and personal discovery.
Over two years, Greg Breining set out to circle Lake Superior by kayak. Paddling more than one thousand miles, he camped on the lake's islands and shorelines, visited its places of rare beauty and solitude, experienced its wildly varied moods, and explored remote historic sites and isolated communities. The result is Wild Shore, a tale of outdoor adventure, colorful characters, memorable stories, and personal discovery.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Minnesota
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
354 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8166-3142-1 (9780816631421)
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Person
Greg Breining is the author of many books, including Minnesota (2000) and Return of the Eagle (1994). He lives in St. Paul.
Content
East Shore: Sault Sainte Marie to Old Woman Bay -- Pukaskwa Peninsula: Michipicoten River to Hattie Cove -- Coldwell Peninsula: Little Pic River to Port Coldwell -- Slate Islands -- Nipigon Islands: Rossport to Pigeon River -- Minnesota: Pigeon River to Duluth -- Isle Royale -- Apostle Islands: Brule Point to La Pointe -- South shore: Long Island to Houghton -- Keweenaw Peninsula: Houghton to Marquette -- Pictured Rocks: Grand Island to Brimley State Park.