Split Rock Lighthouse

It is always amazing to see Split Rock Lighthouse even though I have visited it several times.

This time it was clear and windy. Last time it was raining and windy.

Artists' Point

If you are in Grand Marias, Make sure to visit Artists' Point,

and eat at Dockside Fish Market for fish and chips.

High Falls

High Falls is accessible from the last rest area before you reach Ontario. It is just a short drive past Grand Portage. It is a half mile hike to the falls but the view is worth the effort.

Make sure to visit Grand Portage National Monument!

On the Gunflint Trail

Our trip up the Gunflint Trail began with our 3-night stay at the Diamond Willow cabin at Heston's Lodge; where we could see Canada across Gunflint Lake. For cabin and boat rental, Heston's is a great choice.

The view of Seagull Lake (at the end of the trail) from the rock cliffs is fantastic!

If you are hungry, try the Trail's End Cafe.

If you are lucky, you can often see some wildlife.

Banana Boat Song

Harry Belafonte

https://www.biography.com/musician/harry-belafonte

The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMigXnXMhQ4

Lookout it has a Stinger!

"Just my luck, when I returned from my walk, there was a nasty looking insect with a huge stinger on the sidewalk in front of me!"

D-Day: 75 Years

Yesterday, as we all remembered the heroic men, thousands who died in a battle that changed history, I was also remembering a childhood friend who took his own life in June of 1977 when we were still children; and so I am a day behind in my post remembering the event of D-Day 75 years ago.

We have very few of the men who fought in WWII left with us today. If you have had the good fortune to know any of these men, as I have, you will forever be changed.

Bill Nye on Global Warming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJuw_UrKxhA

Language is unsuitable for small children.

Interstate State Park

Interstate State Park

Dinner