The Two Harbors Lighthouse on Minnesota’s North Shore
After a stop to check out the house a friend is building in Little Marais (Hi, Jerry!), we are planning to drive pretty much straight through so we can get home at a reasonable hour Read More …
Category: Minnesota
Travel guides, information, photographs, and stories about the American state of Minnesota, with ideas for an urban vacation in Minneapolis, a wilderness escape in one of many state parks, a jaunt along the North Shore, and more throughout the state.
Honeymoon Bluff on the Gunflint Trail, Minnesota
We take a break on our return trip to Grand Marais via the Gunflint Trail in order to hike at Honeymoon Bluff.
Morning on Gunflint Lake
Despite good intentions, we do not get up early.
Gunflint Lodge, Minnesota
Our destination today is the Gunflint Lodge, which has welcomed visitors to the shores of Gunflint Lake since the 1920’s. It is a Minnesota classic, so I wanted to check it out for myself.
Blueberry Hill on the Gunflint Trail
The Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) heads mostly north out of Grand Marais, Minnesota, and then runs along the Canadian border lakes for just under 60 miles. It is a beautiful drive almost from the Read More …
Peak experiences along Minnesota’s North Shore
It is going to be a beautiful day! Time to pack up and get out there.
Along the Brule River, Minnesota
We stop at Judge Magney State Park because I have read that the Devil’s Kettle Trail along the Brule River there has lovely views of the river gorge. Of course, the trail also leads to Read More …
Naniboujou on Minnesota’s North Shore
We head up through Grand Marais, Minnesota, and further north a bit because I want to have lunch at Naniboujou Lodge. I want to see this over-the-top classic for myself.
A scenic drive near Minnesota’s North Shore
We awaken to gray skies, but with a hint of sunshine. Time to get out and see some leaves! We choose a route that starts on the Caribou Trail, crosses to the Honeymoon Trail (where Read More …
Along the way on Minnesota’s North Shore
It’s beautiful just driving along here, but (of course) I have to stop to take pictures along the way too. We stop for a light lunch (smoked meats, cheese, and some olives) at Palisade Head. Read More …