Lonely Planet Great Lakes (ISBN 1864501391)

Book Description:
This guide to the Great Lakes states covers everything from national parks to cosmopolitan crossroads. Whether you're exploring country roads in search of Americana, dipping a paddle into Minnesota's famed Boundary Waters or partying through the night in Chicago, you'll find all the details you need. Covers the Great Lakes states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Ontario Shore in Canada. special sections on 11 scenic drives tips on treating yourself to five-star feasts, Cincinnati chili and UP pasties advice on hostels, hotels, B & Bs and the best places to pitch a tent coverage of parks from Isle Royale to Pictured Rocks to Hocking Hills 70 detailed maps

Great Information, a Little Incomplete:
we bought this book at pictured rocks national lakeshore halfway through a 17 day adventure visiting all of the great lakes and i wished we had found it sooner. it was helpful with its details and little bits of trivia and information. for example we were not surprised to see the horrible cooling towers adjacent to indiana dunes nat'l lakeshore and it helped us understand the different mindset of the "yoopers" in michigan. i was disappointed that it did not contain more info on the canadian side of the great lakes and it made no mention of lake ontario and new york (our starting point), which seemed to short change the title of great lakes. (afterall, how could it miss one?) if you're aware of this and want some great info on a great region...i defnietly recommend it!