Author Archives: Phoenix 2552
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
Bad River Casino
July 10, 2018 We stayed one night at Bad River Casino. It was what I call “a parking lot with benefits”. They are located right on Rte 2, have electric hook ups, a free dump station, gas station, gift shop, … Continue reading
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
July 10, 2018 We headed out to the pretty little town of Bayfield where the main National Park Visitor Center for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is located. It is housed in a beautiful old courthouse and has a movie … Continue reading
Copper Peak Ski Flying
July 8, 2018 Copper Peak, near Ironwood, Michigan, is the largest artificial ski jump in the world. Ski flying events were held here from 1970 until 1994, when it closed due to financial difficulties. I’ve always called this sport ski … Continue reading
Black River Harbor
July 7-9, 2018 We headed out of copper country and wound our way down and around the beautiful Porcupine Mountains, then out along scenic County Road 513 to settle in for a few days at Black River Harbor campground in … Continue reading
A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum
July 6, 2018 As mentioned in an earlier post, Chloe and I both love rocks so it was with glad hearts that we discovered Michigan Tech has a museum totally dedicated to rocks (well, OK, minerals… which are rocks). For … Continue reading
Spirit of the Woods 