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The Golden Years of Minnesota Tourism

From the 1860's through the 1930's, Minnesota was a travel Mecca for sportsmen and woodswomen from the east coast and the deep south. It was touted as "America's Favorite Fun-spot," "The Ideal Destination for Out-of-door Vacations," and America's Vacation Wonderland," among other fanciful titles. People from New York to Alabama climbed aboard James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway to get a glimpse of the new frontier, rumored to have more than 10,000 lakes.

In the early days, the rustic areas surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul were teeming with visitors searching for pristine, natural settings. The Twin City Trolley Line ran tracks from the cities to rural communities, such as Stillwater, the birthplace of Minnesota, and Lake Minnetonka, a sprawling irregular body of water with many islands and over 100 miles of shoreline.

Steamboat companies sprang up to accommodate the many travelers hoping for tours of the breathtaking St. Croix River Valley and the many bays of Lake Minnetonka. The tour boats were followed by grand Victorian hotels with expansive views, electric lights and running water. The trolley car company built three spectacular amusement parks within 15 miles of Minneapolis and St. Paul - the most scenic of which was Big Island Park, built on an island in the middle of Lake Minnetonka. This park featured a dance hall, a network of charming promenades and a towering electric light house that was visible from all points of the lake. Massive steamships, including the "City of St. Louis" which could carry 1,000 passengers, ferried visitors to and from the island.

As the railroads pushed further north, tourists ventured into the central regions of Minnesota, including Alexandria, the Chain of Lakes north of Brainerd, and Lake of the Woods at Warroad on the Canadian border. Rustic log resorts sprang up on popular lakes, offering hunting, fishing, sailing, hiking, golf and tennis, among other outdoor pass-times.

One of the most enduring resorts is the Naniboujou Lodge, which is still located on the shores of Lake Superior. This fabulous get-away was built in the 1920's. It's cavernous great room was decorated from floor to ceiling with magnificent Cree Indian hieroglyphs. A huge river rock fireplace anchors one end of the room, which is filled with rustic, but cozy furniture. Regular visitors included Babe Ruth and Ring Lardner, the New York newspaperman.

Another famous get-away, still in-tact, is Breezy Point Resort, a wonderful assortment of cabins surrounding a classic log lodge on a point in Pelican Lake. This was the quintessential 1920's rustic Minnesota vacation spot, with a fleet of boats for rent, fishing guides and long, sandy beaches surrounded by tall pine and birch trees. It was built by "Captain" Billy Fawcett, publisher of the popular "Whiz Bang" magazine. Captain Billy was well-known in Hollywood and Breezy Point soon became a favorite fun-spot for the likes of Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, western star Tom Mix and boxer Jack Dempsey.

As Minnesota's travel industry grew, the newly founded Minnesota Department of Tourism began publishing promotional posters and travel guides. Minnesota had already become a favorite destination for graphic artists, and the quality of these promotional materials was among the best in the nation. Pamphlets and prints featured marvelous pastoral scenes of bathing beauties, rugged sportsmen and unspoiled vacation spots, accompanied by charmingly romantic advertising text.

Many examples of these promotional materials, representing the golden years of Minnesota tourism, can be seen at www.MinnesotaPosters.com.

About the Author

Chris Foote is a resident of Deephaven, a sleepy village on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. He is a painter and graphic artist who restores vintage travel materials in his spare time, reproducing them as fine art prints. To see examples of vintage Minnesota travel posters, please visit: www.MinnesotaPosters.com.

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Yukon 12-36x50 Spotting Scope Kit $182.85 Yukon Firefall spotting scope is perfect for hunting, camping and other sporting eventsSpotting scope features a practical, yet elegant design for comfort and ease of useOptical device showcases fully multi-coated lenses framed in a durable body constructionFeatures a powerful 12-36x50 optical rangeComfortable rubber eyepiece with quick focus and zoom knobs help you zero-in on your target at short or long distancesIncludes a heavy-duty tripodStows easily and securely into a durable nylon carrying case with shoulder strapNitrogen filled and O-ring sealed ensure 100-percent waterproof, fogproof and dustproof construction

Pentax Pentax PF80ED Spotting Scope with Zoom $1469.71 A new concept in premium quality spotting scopes. . Utilizes Pentax eyepieces renowned for their sharpness field of view contrast and freedom from aberration . Extra Low Dispersion (ED) optics incorporate Lanthanum Crown (rare earth) glass elements for optimum resolution. Accepts all standard 1 frac14; inch interchangeable telescope eyepieces . Waterproof fogproof and nitrogen filled . SuperMultiCoating maximizes light transmission clarity and contrast . Lightweight magnesium alloy housing . Builtin lens shade . Includes field case and SMC XL 20 60 Zoom eyepiece. WorryFree Warranty. . . The smc Zoom eyepiece features a magnification range of 2060X an apparent field of view of 38 to 60 degrees and an eye relief of 20mm. Like all PENTAX eyepieces it is renowned for its outstanding image reproduction. With its JIS Class 6 rated waterproof and fog proof construction this Zoom eyepiece is ideal for use with astronomical telescopes. . . Compatible with the following: PF65 and PF65 ED II series spotting scopes PF80 series spotting scopes PF100 series spotting scopes. . . Designed for use with PENTAX PF 80 Series Spotting Scopes provides 20x 60x magnification when used with them. May also be used on other PENTAX PF Series spotting scopes (except PF63 Spotting Scope) . 60 degree apparent field of view . Rubber eyepiece ring designed for viewing comfort . Also for use with astronomical telescopes with 1 frac14; focuser . Pentax SMC fullsurface multilayer coated optics reduce glare while providing maximum light transmission and color quality . Highrefraction low dispersion lanthanum glass to provide high resolution images with minimal aberrations . Advanced computer simulation design technology to reduce internal reflections producing brighter clearer images . Waterproof construction for greater durability . Lens Structure: 6 elements 4 groups . Real Field of View: 1.9 1 degrees . Apparent Field of View: 38 60 degrees . Field of V

Nomad 60 mm Angled Spotting Scope $339.95 Nomad 60 mm Angled Spotting Scope Perfect for Any Nature Enthusiast Our Nomad spotting scope is a heavyweight performer in a light, compact package. Perfect for use whenever space is at a premium. The rugged, waterproof, impact-resistant construction stands up to rough use in the field. The angled eyepiece design permits lower scope mounting height, which allows better stability and user comfort. Any way you look at it, the Nomad is simply a great all-round spotting scope in a trim package. Optical Features Fully Multi-Coated Lenses Increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces Construction Features Porro Prisms Offers maximum image quality and performance in a traditional design. Angled Body Valued for allowing an overall lower mounting height which maximizes stability in wind, offers greater comfort when glassing for extended periods, and permits the use of a smaller, lighter tripod. Multi-position Eyecup Twists up and down to precise, intermediate settings to maximize custom fit for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. Sunshade Reduces glare and shields the objective lens from raindrops and snow. Rotating Tripod Ring Allows rotation of the eyepiece to a sideways position-most useful for viewing through an angled spotting scope body on a car window mount. Waterproof Optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture, dust, and debris from getting inside the spotting scope. Fogproof Barrels are filled with nitrogen gas to inhibit internal fogging. Features Nomad Magnification 20-60 x Objective Lens Diameter 60 mm Linear Field of View 114-51 feet/1000 yards Angular Field of View 2.2-1 degrees Close Focus 20 feet Eye Relief 14 mm-17 mm Exit Pupil 3-1 mm Dimensions 13.2"L 36.1oz Included with All Vortex Scopes: Eyepiece cap Tethered objective lens cover View-through carry case Vortex VIP Lifetime Warranty Ships Quickly!

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