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- The view Coming over a ridge into Duluth with the inland harbor of Lake Superior.
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- Of course there would be a Lake Superior Avenue in the major city that sits on the shores of Lake Superior.
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- Head North young woman – to the North Shore of Minnesota
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- Vibrant fall colors still pop on the hills of Duluth.
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- The famed draw bridge in the Lake Superior Harbor in Duluth.
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- A deep slip awaits a big ship.
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- A retired ore ship is turned into a haunted ship for Halloween.
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- The scenic lakeshore drive, old highway 61, takes you right along the waters edge.
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- A beautifully scenic and smooth roadway inspires you to go slow and take in the sights.
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- Grandfather and granddaughter wait impatiently for lunch at Scenic Cafe.
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- Grandfather and granddaughter decide the reward was worth wait.
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- The relaxing outdoor seating at Scenic Cafe overlooking Lake Superior.
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- A happy customer leaves the Scenic Cafe’.
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- Don’t bother me I’m driving.
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- Golfers – take note of the words on the cap.
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- One of two tunnels cut through the hillside along highway 61 – taking away the hairy tight cliffhanging curves of old.
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- A picture window at our Surfside condo perfectly frames the horizon of Lake Superior.
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- Grandpa, Alli and Eli settle in for a fun relaxing weekend.
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- My daughter reading fireside. I spent the weekend listening to the two most well-read people I know – my father and my daughter – wax philosophical for hours on end as they compared their libraries of knowledge. What amazing minds!
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- The Thinker a/k/a my Dad, Gpa, Grand-snappy – sits overlooking the shores of Lake Superior as he contemplates 80 years of amazing memories!
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- Taking in the beauty of Lake Superior.
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- Apparently Birch trees have a 70-year life line at which point the tops of the trees fall off leaving a field of tall Birch stumps.
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- Lake Superior is a destination spot, but the inland meadows and hiking trails are worth a look as well.
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- The sun setting over a beautiful lake, a dog by my side, a good book, and a glass of wine – life is good!
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- The sunsetting over Lake Superior – picture postcard perfect.
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- The lodge that houses the Waves of Superior Spa and Waves Cafe’, at Surfside condos.
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- Waves of Superior Spa at Surfside on Lake Superior.
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- Loving hands pour water into the pool of tranquility.
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- Wall art at Waves of Superior Spa.
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- Relaxing sitting area at Waves of Superior Spa.
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- Chef Judy serves up an amazing fresh and locally inspired Sunday brunch spread: Belgian waffles with Caribou Maple Syrup, Minnesota wild rice and sausage gravy over biscuits, homemade granola, cheese blintzes, and other fresh pastries….
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- What a view of Lake Superior from the hot tub at Surfside condos.
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- All smiles!
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- Sea Villas at Lutsen – a decade of memories made here.
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- The waves crashing over…
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- …a rock I used to jump to from the shoreline – but 40 years of crashing waves have melted away too much rock to do that now.
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- Blending into the thick north woods along the North Shore.
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- The rocky tree lined shoreline of Lake Superior.
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- My dad and I reminiscing about all the great times spent at the Sea Villas at Lutsen.
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- A bench has been added to sit and take in the breath taking scenery.
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- The furniture may have changed, but the memories are still fresh of the years spent in B-?.
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- Haven’t seen this sight in over 35 years.
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- Lutsen Resort – right off highway 61 along the North Shore.
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- Many an hour spent lounging, eating, swimming, hiking…at Lutsen Lodge.
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- The red covered bridge connects the beach at the lodge to a massive outcropping full of paths and amazing views.
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- The beach at the Lutsen Resort Lodge where I spent hours as a youth skipping rocks into Lake Superior.
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- The one lane dirt road back to Tait Lake – think heavy snow. The leaning tree in the pic was nicknamed ‘I-lene’ by one of the grandkids.
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- A sauna/reading cabin on the shores of inland Tait Lake.
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- Raw beauty!
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- A cabin store full of many different local homemade goods like Caribou Cream syrup.
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- Things have come a long way in producing maple syrup to sell in quantities.
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- Nothing like an old time wood burning stove to keep the store warm.
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- Only in Minnesota could you feel confident in relying on the honor system for your customers to pay for their purchases.
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- The Caribou Trail, where my dad used to put the pedal to the metal to burn the carbon out, looks like it empties into Lake Superior.
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- Silver Creek Cliff tunnel along the scenic Lake Superior drive on highway 61.
