Northern Minnesota was highlighted in the August/September 2012 issue of National Geographic Traveler. (Screenshot)

Duluth, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and plenty of places in between were highlighted for the world to read about in a recent issue of National Geographic Traveler.

A review entitled “Road Trip: Northern Minnesota,” written by St. Paul-based writer Berit Thorkelson, in the August/September 2012 issue mentions Canal Park, the North Shore Scenic Drive, Gooseberry Falls State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse, the Gunflint Trail and other spots familiar to Northlanders.

Take a look at the article and then make the drive up Highway 61 to see for yourself.