North Shore Scenic Drive

We set out this morning with three vehicles headed for Hwy 61, the scenic route along the North Shore of Lake Superior. We rode with Tom and Nanci, and Sweetie went with us. Ed and Marlyn and Bear rode with Wes and Jenske and Peaches, and Mike and Judy were in their car. We stopped briefly at the Lake Superior Maritime Museum, which is operated by the Corps of Engineers. The skyline is dominated by the famous Aerial Lift Bridge.
Along the way we stopped at several overlooks. Then we went to Betty's Pies in Two Harbors, MN, for lunch, including yummy pie. We had cherry berry crunch. Others had bumbleberry (mixture of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and strawberry), blueberry, and six-layer chocolate. Tom had a concoction made in a blender with ice cream, milk, and a whole slice of pie.

Aerial Lift bridge

Betty’s Pies

Then we went on up the shore to the 99 year-old Split Rock Lighthouse, where we watched a film, visited a museum, and then toured the lighthouse and head keeper's house and grounds. Tour guides were dressed in period costume, and put on an entertaining and educational show. We only toured the 99 year-old Split Rock Lighthouse. This lighthouse was only built after 29 ships were damaged during the infamous storm of 1905.

Split Rock Lighthouse

Gooseberry Falls

At the end of this tour, Ken and I split up. He and Sweetie continued with Tom and Nanci; they went back towards camp, stopping at Gooseberry State Park to view the falls. I rode with Mike and Judy and the rest of us continued on up the shore to visit Tettegouche State Park and hiked in to see the High Falls. The group then went back to see Gooseberry Falls, visit another scenic overlook, and then on home, arriving late and tired, but happy with the day's adventures.

High Falls

Wes, Jenske, and Peaches hike down from High Falls.

Ken had fixed coleslaw and a grilled cheese sandwich, and I ate when I got home.