Backcountry
Roads
Idaho
By
Lynna Howard
Photos
by Leland Howard
ISBN
978-0-87004-459-5, Paperback
11 x
8.5, 240 pages, $27.95
Backcountry Roads—Idaho is a beautiful, informative and practical guide to the Gem State’s hidden treasure of roadways. Enhanced by more than one hundred photos from award-winning photographer Leland Howard, Backcountry Roads—Idaho is a rarity, a guidebook that is also a work of art. Award-winning author Lynna Howard provides GPS coordinates, expedition maps, and detailed descriptions for would-be explorers. Her creative flair brings backcountry travel to life with an immediacy that engages all the senses. is an indispensable tool for anyone who wishes to experience firsthand the rugged beauty of scenic Idaho.
I am blown away by the detail in the text, and by the photography. The only way to see and appreciate the beauty that is the Gem State is to leave the highways. And this book is the best guide. Superb! —Jim Ridenour, Geologist,U.S. Bureau of Mines, retired
Stunning work, as always, from Idaho’s favorite writing and photography team! Leland’s photos are bold and breathtaking. Lynna’s prose is precise, yet fluid. My brothers and I have yet to work this well together! —Kitty Delorey Fleischman, Publisher/Editor of IDAHO magazine.
Lynna Howard
Leland Howard
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, May 2, 2-4 p.m. Mountain Trading, B Street, Idaho Falls.
Cultural District Walk. Stop by for expert advice on your summer expeditions.
Author, Lynna Howard, and her brother, photographer Leland Howard, will
autograph Backcountry Roads, Idaho.
Saturday, May 16 - 2-4 p.m.,
Rediscovered Books, 7079 Overland Road, Boise.
In Art Meets Adventure™, image artist Leland Howard and award-winning
writer Lynna Howard present a visual and auditory feast that celebrates
the beauty of western landscapes. The brother-and-sister team is an
Idaho treasure that Rediscovered Books is proud to host. Art Meets Adventure™
emphasizes Idaho backcountry. The slides are projected from medium-format
originals, a technological achievement that provides audiences with
a high-resolution view. Lynna Howard's lively narration inspires audiences.
Thursday, May 21 - 7 p.m., Idaho
Museum of Natural History, Idaho State University campus, Pocatello.
The Portneuf Valley Audubon Society will host Art Meets Adventure™ .
Backcountry Roads-Idaho and other books by Lynna and Leland Howard
may be purchased at the event, or bring your own copies to be autographed.
The Howards have created a literary masterpiece for exploring the backcountry of Idaho. The book combines stunning photography with explicit details, including GPS coordinates, route directions, and area descriptions. It is an indispensable trail tool for the outdoor adventure enthusiast. —Don Amador, Recreation Consultant
Backcountry Roads, Idaho is a superbly crafted travel guide that combines detailed information with stunningly beautiful photos...—Library Bookwatch: February 2009