The Early Resorts of Minnesota

As Minnesota's tourism expanded beyond the hotels along the Mississippi and early railroad lines small family resorts emerged. They catered to the simple pleasures of an outdoor enthusiast: a good fishing lake a passable road and a lodge with a cabin or two. As the demands of tourists shifted throughout the twentieth century the state's resorts were dramatically altered. The Early Resorts of Minnesota:Tourism in the Land of 10 000 Lakes explains how resorts evolved their prime locations owners amenities and the rustic elegance that made Minnesota's resorts national icons. This book provides images from early tourism with a website to help you further explore the history of Minnesota's treasures.   Ren Holland was born in the tourist town of Park Rapids Minnesota in 1937. He was raised at a small store and resort owned by his parents Elmer O. Holland and Betty Lauder Holland at Little Mantrap Lake near Itasca State Park. Ren and his sisters Grace and Betty helped their parents with rout