Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore and More
A Guide for Hikers, Sightseers, and Romantics
Join Eve and Gary Wallinga on the scenic pathways that lead to the magnificent waterfalls of Lake Superior’s North Shore. And now in this new expanded edition, they also venture to northern Wisconsin and southern Ontario. Maps and directions to over 150 waterfalls are included in this unique guide.
The Wallingas spent years researching Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore & More. They interviewed knowledgeable locals to find little-known waterfalls and then made numerous exploratory hikes along every creek and river, photographing the waterfalls and taking meticulous trail notes. This extraordinary book is the fruit of their effort — a useful guide for everyone from windshield tourists to back-country adventurers. Many of the waterfalls are located in North Shore state parks or along the famous Superior Hiking Trail, allowing readers to plan dozens of mini-adventures. This book is a “must-have” addition for every Lake Superior lover’s library.
Reviews
“. . . the guide is beautifully designed and stuffed with useful information.”
-Beth Gauper, -St. Paul Pioneer Press
“The prose description of falls and hikes are magnificent enough to do justice to the beautiful scenery. They are also very useful and practical, warning the hiker of difficult areas, or places where it is easy to lose the trail fork or take the wrong
fork . . . Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore is recommended for campers, hikers, nature lovers, scout or nature group leaders, and also armchair explorers because of its beautiful descriptions and photographs. It makes a great gift for someone planning a vacation in the area, or for anyone.” -Midwest Book Review
“For each waterfall, the authors have included clear directions to the trailhead and a diagram of the trails and falls . . . We each recommend highly this delightful and valuable guidebook.”
-Minnesota Trails: A Parks & Trails Journal
“If waterfalls are your passion, you’ll want to pick up a copy of Eve and Gary Wallinga’s latest book, “Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore: A Guide for Sightseers, Hikers, and Romantics.”
-Minnesota Moments Magazine
“It’s a fun book, and one you should take with you anytime you go for an exploration drive... Instructions for finding falls are detailed and precise. You can’t get lost. The Wallingas will tell you how to get there, what to look for along the trail, how many steps you have to climb, both down and up, and how to get safely back to your car in the least amount of time. Don’t worry, you’re in good hands…This guide will probably become one of the classics of North Shore lore." -Pat Ciochetto, Cook County Star
“Everyone should have a copy of this book on their bookshelf.” -Charlie Boone, WCCO radio
"The North Shore has more waterfalls than anywhere in the Midwest. Eve and Gary's indispensible guide is destined to become a Lake Superior classic." -Shawn Perich, author, The North Shore: A Four Season Guide to Minnesota's Favorite Destination
About Eve and Gary
Eve and Gary Wallinga have enjoyed Minnesota’s North Shore and explored its waterfalls with their two children for over 20 years. Environmental activists from St. Cloud, Minnesota, they have worked on open space acquisition, endangered habitat preservation, and the development of St. Cloud’s Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance. They helped found the Sierra Club-Big River Group, the Central Minnesota Land Trust, and the Natural Parks and Trails Coalition of the St. Cloud Area. Eve is a writer who holds master’s degrees in clinical psychology and business administration. Gary is retired from his position as a clinical psychologist at the St. Cloud Hospital.