Lake Superior

I recently took a wonderful trip back to the Midwest to visit family and friends.  Other than the people, one of the highlights was the time I spent back along the shores of Lake Superior.  It's an area that I know well after living in the region for many years and going on many different adventures there.  It was a quick trip that captured many of my favorite places, but it also served as a reminder how much I love this part of the country and that I need to go back soon. I began the Lake Superior leg of my trip in Ashland, Wisconsin, where I took in the frozen beauty of Chequamegon Bay.

Next it was over to Superior, Wisconsin, where Wisconsin Point with its breakwater light helps to guide ships on the great Lake.

I then headed into Minnesota and up the North Shore to visit the iconic Split Rock Light.

After stopping on the side of the road to check out a bald eagle, I headed to Gooseberry Falls State Park.

The Falls were frozen in such a way that I hadn't seen before.  A completely different experience, but one that was amazing in its own way.

Next, I headed down to Two Harbors to take in a breathtaking sunset over the harbor and breakwater.

I wrapped my time along the shores of Lake Superior the next day in Duluth.  With a final walk in Canal Park by the breakwater lights, I bid farewell to the Lake until the next time I can visit her.