Welcome to the Mississippi Valley Traveler Store
Scroll through the galleries below to find books about the Mississippi River, including guidebooks, stories of river history, and mysteries set along Old Man River. I also sell a few collections of greeting cards featuring my original photographs of places along the Mississippi River. Thanks for buying direct from me!
River History and Guide Books
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Take a journey into the darkest deeds of the Mississippi River with author and Mississippi River historian Dean Klinkenberg, as he explores the many disastrous events that have occurred in and along Old Man River. -
The third edition of this comprehensive travel guide (updated in 2024) will take you on a journey through the heart of America, showcasing the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural beauty of this iconic waterway.The one guide for outdoor enthusiasts and armchair historians alike. (Amazon Review)
Discontinued Guide Books (Limited Quantities Remain)
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Get the know the area where the Mississippi River begins. This book follows the river from its humble beginnings in a northern forest to the edge of the Twin Cities, with an emphasis on outdoors experiences and local businesses. -
Small towns make relaxing getaways, and I've got 27 suggestions for places along the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana.
Frank Dodge Mysteries
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Frank Dodge is back, this time covering a food convention in Dubuque, Iowa, where he might have bitten off more than he can chew. -
A stolen treasure. A scandalous affair. This was not the assignment Frank Dodge signed up for. -
The headline is explosive. The clock is ticking. Can Frank Dodge uncover the lies before a community self-destructs? -
The first full-length mystery featuring travel writer/amateur sleuth Frank Dodge.
Greeting Cards
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A set of four greeting cards showing spectacular views of the Mississippi River. Envelopes included. -
A set of five greeting cards with spectacular photographs of sunsets over the Mississippi River. Envelopes included.