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| Tyler Forks Canyon |
Just got back from a weekend in the exciting North Shore of Lake Superior. With many resorts, campgrounds, and things to see and do it is sure to be a trip the whole family would love. We started our trip by stopping at Copper Falls State Park just south east of Superior, WI off of Hwy 13. There are numerous trails, but we took the 1.5 mile loop from picnic parking lot to see parts of the Bad River and Tyler Forks where they merge together to form Brownstone Falls plunging into a canyon.
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| Lakewalk |
From there our next stop was Duluth, MN, home of the Grandma's Marathon. I discovered if you are planning on staying in Duluth you should plan on making reservations somewhere because there is always something going on in this exciting tourist city it seems. The main downtown has lots of shops, then cross over the interstate towards the lake and walk around Canal Park to see boats in the harbor, tons of restaurants and shops, and a beautiful Lakewalk trail covering 4.2 miles of lakeshore. The Lakewalk begins at Canal Park and ends at 26th Avenue. There are places to rent bikes and kayaks in the area in case you didn't bring your own. You can also get around by horse carriage rides if you choose. Duluth also has a beautiful rose garden at Leif Erickson Park which is a great place to walk around or have a picnic. We had a great Italian dinner at Bellisios located in the Canal Park area near the lake. You can also head South on I-35 to Spirit Mountain and take the Alpine Slide, or go to Lake Superior Zoo.
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| Canal Park Duluth |
After touring Duluth we headed north on Hwy 61 and took the scenic lakeshore drive. First stop was Gooseberry Falls State Park. A short walk from the parking lot brings you to the beautiful Upper and Lower Falls. This is a great place for doing some rock skipping and swimming in the falls.
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Gooseberry Falls |
Keep heading North on Hwy 61 you will next see Split Rock Lighthouse. A beautiful short walk along the rocky shoreline which gives you a beautiful view of this lighthouse sitting atop a steep rocky ledge.
Before reaching Tettegouche State Park you will see a small sign saying Palisade Head which is a popular stop prior to the main park entrance. Once reaching the park walk to the lake to get a view of Shovel Point, or cross the Hwy and take the trails away from the lake to High Falls.
Temperance River State Park has some good swimming within short walking distance from the Highway. There were lots of people have fun jumping into the canyon and sliding down the small rapids.
The city of Grand Marais is the final stop on the North Shore tour. This is one of my favorite cities along the lakeshore. It reminds me of what a small town in Maine might look like with boats in the harbor, lighthouse, tourist shops and restaurants, fishing and kayaking all available. We stopped for a fire stone grilled pizza at Sydney's and enjoyed the 360 degree panoramic views from their rooftop seating. They are most famous for their frozen custard which was one of the best I've ever had!
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| Split Rock Lighthouse |
So if you are looking for a place to go one of these weekends, visit Duluth and the North Shore of Lake Superior!
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| Sydney's Rooftop Restaurant |
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| Temperance River State Park |
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| Grand Marais, MN |
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