It felt strange, this past week, to pack our bags then drive up the interstate to Duluth. This was only the second time we’ve been away from home in almost fourteen months.
In Duluth we headed for the hills to walk part of the Skyline Trail before checking into a hotel for one night.
Looking down on Duluth from the Skyline Trail, the St. Louis River, and, across the river, Wisconsin.
Next day we drove up the North Shore of Lake Superior. At Tettegouche State Park we stretched our legs for a few hours.
Baptism River, Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota..Popular spot for woodpeckers.End of our hike, looking down Baptism River towards Lake Superior, Tettegouche State Park.
From Tettegouche, it was a short drive to Bluefin Bay, a resort on the shore of Lake Superior. We stayed three nights, getting in two days of walking sections of the Superior Hiking Trail.
Lake Agnes from the Superior Hiking Trail.Beaver Lodge, Lake AgnesBeaver dam, Lake Agnes. This dam raises the whole lake by over 4 feet.Blue blazes mark the Superior Hiking Trail.A favorite perch above Poplar River ValleyLunch view, Temperance RiverTemperance River
We’ve rented a one-bedroom condo at Bluefin Bay many times. The resort is comfortable, and meets our needs with a bar and two restaurants.
Fisherman waiting outside Bluefin Bay gift shop, presumably while his partner buys nick-nacks.Plexiglass reflection in the bar. The plexiglass and the white HEPA air purifier (lower left) reflect this time of Covid.Gathering place for making smores around a fire in the evening. The hut protects a historical fishing boat.Lakewalk connecting two parts of the resort.
We’ll be back in October with our nephews and their dad.
