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Lighthouses and Caves in the Apostle Islands

Posted onJuly 4, 2012December 9, 2020Leave a comment

Who would have believed after last night’s storm that this morning would dawn cool and clear and calm here in the Apostle Islands.  I’m not a morning dog (this is Barney again), but it was Read More …

CategoriesApostle Islands, USA, WisconsinTagsLake Superior, sailing and cruising

A Stressful Start to Our Apostle Islands Sailing Adventure

Posted onJuly 3, 2012December 9, 2020Leave a comment

Hi, I’m Barney. The Travel Gal asked me to do a guest post on our Fourth of July sailing adventure in Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands. I am a pretty wise old dog and – as Read More …

CategoriesApostle Islands, USA, WisconsinTagsLake Superior, sailing and cruising

Smooth rocks of all sizes on the beach.

Sugarloaf Cove along Minnesota’s North Shore

Posted onMarch 18, 2012April 17, 2026Leave a comment

Sugarloaf Cove natural area, along the Lake Superior shore near Schroeder, tends to be a quiet and tranquil place, which is true on this perfect spring day. The nature trail winds through the woods to Read More …

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsLake Superior

Grand Marais lighthouse

Artists’ Point, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Posted onMarch 17, 2012November 11, 2019Leave a comment

It is too beautiful to be inside (even to look at art). Instead, we head out to the lighthouse at Artists’ Point, where we can soak in the sun right in sight of Grand Marais. Read More …

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsLake Superior

Temperance River walk along Lake Superior

Posted onMarch 17, 2012April 15, 2021Leave a comment

It’s a perfect morning to search out a river with a waterfall. The Temperance River fits that description once you cross from one side of the bridge . . . . . . to the Read More …

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsLake Superior

arch and shovel point

Shovel Point from the beach

Posted onMarch 16, 2012April 10, 2020Leave a comment

The views of Shovel Point from the beach in Tettegouche State Park are still wonderful, even after the nearby arch collapsed a few years back. But the rocks on the beach are pretty interesting too! Read More …

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsLake Superior, Minnesota state parks

Along (Both Sides of) Highway 61 at the Split Rock River

Posted onMarch 14, 2010April 11, 2024Leave a comment

We are out exploring . . . Next post: Spring Thaw at Gooseberry Falls Exploring the North Shore

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsLake Superior

The Cross River at Highway 61 in Minnesota

Posted onMarch 13, 2010April 11, 2024Leave a comment

It’s still winter where the Cross River meets Minnesota Highway 61. Next post: Celebrating Inuit Art Along Lake Superior Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsLake Superior

frozen light in Duluth harbor

A Chilly Day in Duluth, Minnesota

Posted onJanuary 31, 2009April 28, 2024Leave a comment

It never really does warm up. I leave my meeting at 3 p.m. to find it is still far too cold for my taste. However, I also discover that the parking ramp where I stashed Read More …

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsLake Superior

Duluth harbor light at dawn

Before Sunrise, Duluth, Minnesota

Posted onJanuary 30, 2009April 28, 2024Leave a comment

My colleagues here advised that I get up to see the sunrise, swearing that every morning has been spectacular lately. While not really a sunrise sort of girl (getting out of bed to stand around Read More …

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsLake Superior

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