1. Tour the Historic Split Rock Lighthouse Perched on top of a rocky 130-foot-tall cliff overlooking the vast blue waters of Lake Superior, the iconic lighthouse is a must-see for any North Shore visitor. After a massive storm in 1905 destroyed numerous ships, the Split Rock Lighthouse was created to help guide ships carrying iron […]
Hiking
Gooseberry Falls State Park: Top 5 Things To Do
1. Explore the Lower, Middle & Upper Falls No trip to Gooseberry Falls State Park would be complete without visiting the lower, middle and upper falls along the Gooseberry River. All of the falls are just a short hike from the visitor’s center and are definitely a must see. You can walk out on the […]
Springtime at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
I’m so happy that I was able to make it over to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while all of the spring flowers were still in bloom. The crab apple blossoms, tulips and lilacs were all in peak bloom and the entire place smelled amazing! We hiked around most of the collections along the 3-mile drive […]
Exploring the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
I can’t think of a better place to enjoy the peak colors of fall than at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. If you haven’t been there yet, you are missing out! During peak colors, the entire arboretum is lit up by the fiery orange and red leaves and the prairies are awash with russet-hued grasses. Go hike on the […]