The North Shore

On Monday I took a day-trip up to the North Shore of Lake Superior with my parents and my brother Jeff.  It was probably the most gorgeous day possible.......the Lake was calm, the skies were blue, and the weather was warm.  Perfect for sight-seeing and taking scenic pics!

Our first stop of the day was Tobie's in Hinckley.  Its a tradition to stop there for a donut every single time we go to Duluth!

Once we got to Duluth, we stopped at the Visitor Center overlooking the city to get our map of the North Shore (although we have been up here a bunch of times when I was a kid). This is the view overlooking the city and tip of the Lake. I thought this bridge looked pretty cool.....

We stopped for lunch at Grand Superior Lodge just past Two Harbors.  The restaurant, Splashing Rock, had an excellent view from the patio...see picture below. I'd love to stay here sometime...they have large cabins for rent in addition to the Lodge.

Here we are at Goosberry Falls (the water level is EXTREMELY LOW... Normally the waterfall is raging!)

And then we drove a little bit further to a spot where we could see Split Rock Lighthouse

And then up to Palisades Head

We then drove up to Little Marais for a trip to a gift shop, but were disappointed with what they had there.  After that, we drove all the way back down to Duluth.

In Duluth, we went to Canal Park and down to the boardwalk. 

We finished the day off with dinner at Grandma's Saloon & Grill. (Another Tradition.  My family is FULL of them! )

Yes, Northern Minnesota is truly gorgeous.  God's Country!  Anyone out there spend time on any other part of the lake? I know it touches Ontario, Michigan and Wisconsin.... 

Comments

[Cassie]

Love the pics of Gooseberry falls. I was able to go camping there when I was 9 for over a week. It was the best and so pretty, hopefully I will be able to take the little one there sometime.

[Adrienne]

Ohh, great pics! You said north shore, and my mind went to scenic route! LOL I LOVE that paper!!

[Kelly]

Looks like a beautiful area! Great pictures.

[Jeff]

When I saw your post titled "North Shore", I thought you were writing a review of the cancelled Fox drama that used to air on Thursdays after the OC. Then I realized that you were talking about our trip to Duluth on Monday. Oh, how easily I forget.

[sarah]

gorgeous!
those photos are beautiful!
what a lovely day!!!

[greta]

girl that is some rocking pics and glad it turned out to be nice for you

[elizabeth]

simply stunning! wish i could ska-doo through my monitor :)

[Ashley]

Gorgeous photos! Sounds like you had a great time.