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Showing posts with label Two Harbors. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Lighthouse Point (Two Harbors, Minnesota) Lake Superior


Located in the beautiful little town of Two Harbors, Lighthouse Point is a magical place.



 Winding trails through cedar, spruces, grasses, and wild flowers will lead you along the rocky shore of Lake Superior.



The high light of the area is a red brick lighthouse on the top of a hill over looking the harbor.  The Two Harbors Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on Minnesota's North Shore. It is a private aid to navigation and is no longer maintained by the Coast Guard.



A head keeper's residence is attached to the lighthouse. The walls of the tower are three bricks thick and the walls where the tower and house meet are five bricks thick. The structure was built with the safety of the keeper's family in mind.



Tours of the lighthouse are available through the gift shop.

Lighthouse Tours: Information



Stay as a guest  in one of the four rooms at the Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast.

Lodging: Information



Address:

#1 Lighthouse Point
Two Harbors, MN 55616


Phone:

(218) 834-4898 




Happy Travels! 












Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Exploring the Wonders of Gooseberry Falls State Park in Minnesota


Waterfalls, waterfalls, and more waterfalls is the main theme of this park! Hiking to, climbing through, or just relaxing by one of the many beautiful waterfalls is a great way to spend the day!



There are five waterfalls  located near the Highway 61 bridge and in the gorge. In this area, the Gooseberry River rushes over the 30-foot Upper Falls into a pool, then flows to the two-tiered Middle and Lower Falls, descends 60 feet to the last pool, and then runs through the valley to Lake Superior.



The lower and middle falls are a short walk from the parking area past the visitor center. A descent down several sets of steep steps is required to reach the falls area.



Once there, you can climb on the rocks and boulders and wade through the falls and pools.



 Continue hiking over the bridge to the other side of the river and under the highway bridge to get to the upper falls.




Amenities:

 Bathrooms, phones, water and picnic sites are located at the visitor center



The park has 18 miles of hiking trails. Park Map



Address:

3206 Highway 61
Two Harbors, MN 55616

Phone:

(218) 595-7100





Happy Travels!