Our Minnesota

For decades, the photography and text of Les, Fran, Craig, and Nadine Blacklock have showcased the splendors of Minnesota in books, posters, and calendars. Our Minnesota, first published in 1978, exemplifies the Blacklocks' unique ability to capture the beauty of Minnesota throughout the year. A collection of the most celebrated photographs from the acclaimed Minnesota Seasons calendar, Our Minnesota also includes little-known areas of Minnesota Fran discovered while traveling the state with her husband Les. And in this third edition of Our Minnesota, twenty-four new photographs from Les, Craig, and Nadine reveal additional glimpses of the Minnesota landscape, accompanied by Fran's colorful anecdotes. "It was a wonderful experience for us to learn to know Minnesota and her people in every nook and cranny," writes Fran. "From sunup until after dark each day, we journeyed from town to town, traveling more than seven thousand miles, talking with people, and learning about places of scenic beauty or special interest." As readers discover the highlights of this journey "from the rugged Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the thriving urban center of the Twin Cities" they understand something else as well. "Les and I have had an incurable love affair with Minnesota for many years now," writes Fran. And within the pages of Our Minnesota, it shows.