We were going through the area so we decided to stop again and see the views of Lake Superior. It…read morewas a cloudy day so the views were not the best but, we enjoyed seeing Hawk Ridge again. There were many birds there but, the big migration starts in Sept.

I want to give this five starts, but...we didnt see any hawks. Maybe we were a week or two late…read more And during Covid, people are not very friendly even if you're a 3rd grader holder a birding book and binoculars. The best viewing areas were blocked off for private researchers, which I guess I get. We had a nice hike, and the trails are not the best marked. Once you get off the main area, it's just a nice place to take a walk. But the views from the main ridge area are fabulous.

It's a tough walk over rocks to the lighthouse. Nice scenic spot. Wasn't busy when I was there…read more Too much graffiti on the lighthouse. Sad. And piles Of beer cans just off the beach from obvious parties. Party on, but pick up after yourself. Fires are along on the beach on the Wisconsin side, not on the Minnesota side. It's a bit remote, probably why there's more parties here.

My family had fun walking along the shore and wandering through the woods. We made it a pretty good…read moredistance out to the lighthouse but decided to turn back as the waves were making the rocks slippery and there's some pretty deep gaps between some of the rocks on the path out. It would have been cool to make it to the lighthouse, but not recommended with kids and or dogs, probably somewhat questionable just adults.

We absolutely loved this. It is a bit difficult to get to as you have to go past the train tracks…read moreand onto a dirt road, but it is well worth it. There is a large parking lot to park here in a beautiful beach with lots of places to sit and enjoy the scenery you can see old structures from mining and such you can also walk across a cement structure to the lighthouse at the end, which was very fun as well. This was a great spot for skipping rocks and enjoying the beautiful scenery and weather. Great photo opportunities here.

Agate Bay Beach sits beside the waterfront town of Two Harbors, Minnesota…read more First off, the town of Two Harbors, MN is a worthwhile stop to make while driving along the popular 150-mile North Shore Scenic Drive up the northeastern part of Minnesota's coast. Here at Agate Bay, you can pause to appreciate the setting viewing onto the endless waters of Lake Superior. The big highlight is walking on a cement pathway that extends out to a remote lighthouse observation point. This pedestrian strip only takes 10 minutes to walk, but it affords you a picturesque overlook into the wide-open appearance of Lake Superior. You can breathe in the fresh air while making the stroll over to the lighthouse and ultimately, coming to Agate Bay allows for a casual rest from driving, if you're not in any hurry. While visiting back in early June, there were a couple of cars parked in the lot and just a few tourists checking out this cool little beachfront. Generally, it was quiet and not nearly as congested as I had anticipated it to be for peak summer visitations. The historic lighthouse at the end of the beach pier is a rewarding opportunity for a picture with Lake Superior in the background. Lol, it made me ponder...how many of the 5 Great Lakes had I been to??? But overall, it's a pleasant moment outside. And definitely, making the journey on North Shore Scenic Drive is the epitome of enjoying nature, with loads of beautiful state parks and gushing waterfalls. Lastly, located just before the walking pier, they have a few picnic tables set up which is a nice chance to enjoy lunch with a view. From here at Agate Bay, I'd suggest grabbing dessert 3 miles away at Betty's Pies before spending time at fantastic MUST DO - Gooseberry Falls State Park.

Wow- Bentlyville! At Bayfront Festival Park. Everything is free but be sure to give a donation…read more This is a true Christmas wonderland for all ages. This was our third visit and one of the best in recent memory during a pandemic. It's right for the soul and a perfect place to celebrate with family. We came on a Tuesday night later to avoid the crowds making our night special.

Bayfront is one of the coolest places to do just about anything in Duluth. The park runs right up…read moreagainst the lake, which serves as a mighty and majestic backdrop. I might be biased, but my very favorite thing to do here is attend the annual Trampled by Turtles concert in July. We've gone every year they've done it. There's something about the lake, the night air and the backdrop of Duluth that makes it one of the most magical experiences ever. Of course, there are other things you can do here -- see a different concert, go to the All Pints North beer festival or a million other things. The venue is big and open, which means it can be used for a lot of different things. The facilities are nice (though at big events you're usually stuck with portapotties) and the staff generally is pretty cool. Always a plus for an event when I see it's at Bayfront.

At the east edge of Duluth, this park offers 9+ miles of hiking & mountain biking trails between…read moreAmity Creek & Lester River. Waterfalls abound in this park, even from the parking lot. The playground/picnic tables/pavilion/bbq grills aren't far from the parking lot, just across the bridge. Cross country ski, snowshoe, hiking, mountain biking trails. Birding and wildlife watching, as well as fishing. Well worth the stop and check out!

The speech was absolutely fabulous. There's a quick left as you turn into the parking lot and then…read moreyou walk down a beautiful wooded path toward the beach. You'll want to head left as going right will take you to a pink beach, but not the correct one. Once you get to the beach, there's large rocks of pink and it's fairly steep so be careful many people built rock towers and relax here. It was gorgeous and calm and a legendary you can hear the rocks singing. Great stop on your way up north.

A cool little place to stop in at! The rocks aren't as pink as some Instagram reels would lead you…read moreto believe, but there's definitely some color to them.

A wonderful aquarium on the north shore. I won a silent auction back in the twin cities which…read moreincluded a 4 pack of tickets here so we planned a weekend to Duluth. This aquarium had a lot of fun exhibits including some hands on exhibits with touching a jellyfish, touching a sturgeon, etc. The team at the aquarium are friendly and helpful. My son really enjoyed the Great Lakes water play area with the boat locks. They also had a lovely more tropical fish area where there are a lot of fun fish like a clown fish, octopus, sea horses, sea dragons, etc. Also a wonderful photo opportunity right outside along the waters edge...there's a sign that says (heart) DULUTH.

Much better than when I was here 10 years ago! But still only about a hour to walk through. Otters…read morewere the favorite!

I was really looking forward to going white water rafting, especially after speaking with the…read moregentleman on the phone. He was patient, informative, and took the time to answer all my questions, which gave me a lot of confidence before we even got there. When we arrived, the three ladies at the sign-in shack were just as friendly and helpful. What stood out most to me was how focused they were on making sure everyone understood the process--not just for fun, but also from a safety standpoint. I really appreciated the way the staff in kayaks guided us, giving us clear heads-ups and reminders throughout the trip. That kind of attention helped a ton. The experience itself was absolutely exhilarating--riding through the rapids with friends was so wonderful. Our guides, Margo and Thea, were incredible. They were both friendly and supportive the whole time. At one point, during the last rapid, my friend lost his balance and fell into me, and almost knocking me out of the raft. Thankfully, Margo and my wife reacted quickly and grabbed me before I went overboard. Special thanks to Margo for that! Honestly, the whole trip was so much fun I was ready to go again immediately, but we had to check in our hotel and grab dinner. I just wanted to say thank you to the entire team, especially Margo and Thea, for making our first rafting adventure such a great one. We'll definitely be back soon.

This was super fun and a lovely adventure with a group of teens! The people who work here are…read morefriendly and helpful. I like their website. Rafting is always fun! Only four stars for two reasons. If you've never been rafting before, you will love this! If you have done some rafting in other states, this river will feel tame. Swiftwater adds in some time at a nice little beach where you can ride over a small rapid and hike up and the guides will show you berries! This makes up for the less exciting rapids. Also, and I'm sure this rarely happens, but the camera malfunctioned the day we were there and we didnt get pictures of our group. Bummer.