Shovel Point from the beach
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 …
Category: Lake Superior (North Shore)
Early spring at Gooseberry Falls, Minnesota
Even as snow and ice remain at Gooseberry Falls State Park in northern Minnesota, spring run-off assures that water is flowing through at full force. Spring thaw at the main falls For a variety of Read More …
The Back Route to the Gunflint Trail
The day’s plan includes a drive to the end of the Gunflint Trail.
Blueberries!
This trip to the North Shore was scheduled months ago, timed to match the ripening of the wild blueberries, so we waste no time heading out in search of them. There is some discussion of Read More …
Heading South Again from Lake Superior’s North Shore
I end up spending most of the morning working – an issue has come up – but do find time for a couple quick games of cribbage before facing the fact that we really must Read More …
Grand Portage State Park in winter
Despite ominous clouds hanging over the lake this morning, it appears we will be blessed with another gorgeous day . . . time for road trip!< Grand Portage State Park has a new visitor center Read More …
Along (Both Sides of) Highway 61 at the Split Rock River
We are out exploring . . . Next post: Spring Thaw at Gooseberry Falls Exploring the North Shore
Celebrating Inuit Art Along Lake Superior
We are actually up here not to enjoy early spring on the North Shore, but to take in Inuit art and culture at Sivertson’s Gallery in Grand Marais where they are holding their annual Inuit Read More …
The Cross River at Highway 61 in Minnesota
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
A Chilly Day in Duluth, Minnesota
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 …