Monthly Archives: July 2018
Fall Lake Campground and Boundary Waters Canoe Area
July 15-20, 2018 Ely, Minnesota (Gateway to the Boundary Waters) was the lengthiest stay in one area for the whole summer trip. While browsing for things to do on the way to Voyageurs National Park, we came across a summer … Continue reading
American Bear Center
July 15, 2018 The American Bear Center in Ely, Minnesota wants you to know that bears, especially black bears, are not the vicious animals – reared up on hind legs, teeth bared, claws splayed, out for blood – they are … Continue reading
Steamship America
July 15, 2018 Threads of Life Post As we wandered about on our summer trek, we noticed little threads connecting many of the places we’ve seen. We didn’t intentionally go looking for these connections, they were just there. One of … Continue reading
Black Sand Beach and Tettegouche State Park
July 15, 2018 Black Sand Beach Way back when Holly and I went to a black sand beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. That sand was made from lava. The black sand beach we went to on the North … Continue reading
Grand Portage
July 14, 2018 We had a lot of fun at Grand Portage. Plus it was my birthday!
Split Rock Lighthouse
July 13, 2018 Chloe, the dog, Holly, the light keeper’s wife, and John the invisible photographer say, “Hello from Split Rock Lighthouse!” I love lighthouses. Maybe it’s because they’re on rugged, storm-tossed coastlines. Maybe it’s because they’re secluded. Maybe it’s … Continue reading
Gooseberry Falls
July 12, 2018 We spent two nights at Gooseberry Falls but had to change sites after the first night. As usual on this trip, hot and humid seemed to follow us around. Maybe Mother Nature thought that because we were … Continue reading
Duluth Zoo
July 12, 2018 Chloe NEVER passes up a chance to see animals so when she heard we had extra time and Duluth had a zoo, it went on the activity list. The Duluth Zoo is smaller than many we’ve been … Continue reading
Duluth Waterfront & Aquarium
July 11, 2018 We spent an enjoyable day at the Duluth waterfront. There are several large gravel parking areas right next to their park. They charge parking during events but it was free when we rolled in and there was … Continue reading
Duluth Minnesota
July 11, 2018 We bugged out of Black River Harbor early on our last day due to mosquitoes (yes, pun intended). Our original plan was more hiking there but we were getting low on blood and decided to skip the … Continue reading
Spirit of the Woods 