A Superior Lake
The lakeshore along Superior north of Duluth, actually, north of Twin Harbors, is a beautiful drive. Even in the rain, which we proved on Friday. There are several state parks along the drive and most have waterfall or other interesting features. Because of the rain we only stopped at two and one National Park (#295) and took short hikes - in the rain - to see waterfalls. We were surprised at the Tettegouche State Park by the strength of the waves battering the rocky coast. I thought we were walking to an overlook and the rain was a bit heavy so I just took my iPhone. Mistake. The trail dropped down 141 steps to a lava rock beach with high, rocky cliffs along the coast and the waves were hitting the walls in spectacular fashion. So, back the 2/3 mile to get the camera, back to the beach and, eventually, back again to the car. TAKE THE CAMERA is the lesson. It was about a two hour drive from Gooseberry to Grand Portage just a mile or two from Canada. In fact, the state park here is where the High Falls are and the river you walk along divides the US from Canada. We waved to people from Canada. Nice neighbors, eh. The Grand Portage National Monument (Park number 295) was very well done with a replica trading post, costumed guides and a trail that follows the original portage for 8.5 miles. The trail predates European presence by a few hundred years. Great story and we hope to walk the trail after our tour of Isle Royale tomorrow.
“He sang: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;” 2 Samuel 22:2 NLT
Cindy on the Ledge!
Piper at the exchange site for the Northwest Trading Company. Amazing story about the Voyageurs for a later time.
The High Falls.
Update Cadillac - where, what and with whom — for his fans.
Long day today and it rained all day. Not that rain is an issue for me with my superior fur but still, I did not want to appear to my public in less than outstanding condition, so I slept most of the day, except for a latte at noon. Oh, and lunch and dinner and a snack or two. I need to be ready for tomorrow’s gig. (That’s actor talk - sorry if you don’t understand.) Another national endorsement. Guess what the Driver did - in the rain -yup, went out to look at water and got wet over and over again and he not only does not have superior fur, he has no fur. To look at water! Egad.