Visiting Isle Royale National Park
Located in Lake Superior 20 miles off the coast of the most northern tip of Minnesota, the 50 mile-long, six mile-wide Isle Royale National Park takes some getting to. But once there it offers what the more popular parks don’t – primarily, splendid isolation.
Great Restaurants in Duluth
When we think of Duluth, we admit out thoughts go more to scenery and big ships, not big plates of delicious food. We’ve changed our thinking. We love the variety and quality of eats found in Duluth, Minnesota. Here are a few suggestions to find the best restaurants in Duluth.
Destination Duluth MN: Best Things to Do and See
Duluth Minnesota on Lake Superior deserves more than a drive-by on the way to the North Shore. This port city offers many scenic walks , family attractions, good food, fun shopping, and historic sites. Best things to do and see in Duluth MN
What to do in Grand Marais
The charming old town of Grand Marais, with its many unique Minnesota characteristics, makes a great base for exploring the North Shore of Lake Superior, the Gunflint Trail, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior
The North Shore of Lake Superior is fed by dozens of Minnesota rivers, most of which have waterfalls you can easily reach on foot. It’s the best place to start your tour of Minnesota waterfalls.
The Stunning Views at Jay Cooke State Park
Some of the most dramatic landscapes in Minnesota are along the St. Louis River in Jay Cooke State Park.
Short Hike to the Falls, Cascade River State Park
The waterfall of the Cascade River State Park is a short hike from the North Shore’s Highway 61. A beautiful contrast to the black basalt stone of the gorge.
The Oberg Mountain Trail: Fall Colors on the North Shore
A walk around the Oberg Mountain Trail near Tofte will give you great views of the North Shore fall colors below.
The Grand Portage National Monument
The Grand Portage National Monument is an entertaining and informative journey back into the history of the earliest trading economy of Minnesota. Costume clad docents will lead your through the reconstructed trading outpost and enlighten you on the earliest encounters between the Ojibwe, the French Canadian Voyageurs, and the English North West Trading Company.