Minnesota and scenic ridge line hiking would not seem to go together. Most hikers head to the Rockies or the Sierra Nevadas for real adventure and scenery. But the truth is, Minnesota is home to one of the greatest trails on the planet – the Superior Hiking Trail®. Click here to see pictures and get an overview of the trail.
Many people stop at Gooseberry Falls on their trip to their final destination on Minnesota’s North Shore. Most stops result in visitor stopping in the visitor center, walking up to the waterfalls and taking in the view. This is a perfectly fine stop but the problem is, by spending just a little more time here, visitors can see so much more…click here to learn more.
Partial View of Gooseberry Falls
I created this awhile ago and thought I added it to the site….ooops.
This video is exactly what the title implies – an overview of the SHT. Hope you enjoy it!!!
If you liked this video, check out this video about the Superior Hiking Trail Video Guide – Steps On Superior.
One of the more interesting sites along the Superior Hiking Trail® is Devil’s Kettle. Devil’s Kettle is a waterfall on the north end of the trail in Judge Magney State Park. What is interesting about this waterfall is that the waterfall is split into two. One side continues on as any normal waterfall does. The…
After reflecting on 2010, one thing became clear – I need to get to the North Shore more often in 2011. Our family grew in 2010 resulting in our traveling shrinking but we are now past the most challenging days of new parenthood (we hope…) and need to load the car up and make the…
On November 24th, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Minnesota has been named “Best Trails State” in the country. The award was presented to Minnesota by American Trails and recognizes a state which is facilitating an outstanding statewide system of trails. Minnesota received a lot of recognition on this front in 2010. Minneapolis was…
The fall colors on the Superior Hiking Trail® (and nearly the rest of the entire state of Minnesota) have now come and gone. But just because one of the most beautiful spectacles has come and gone, doesn’t mean you should hang up your hiking boots yet. This still can be a great time of year…
If you can swing it, this weekend will be the best weekend to hike on the Superior Hiking Trail® and enjoy the fall colors. The weather forecast looks great – mostly sunny with highs near sixty degrees. The cool nights hopefully have take their toll on the mosquito population making conditions ideal for hiking. While…
We appear to be in for a late fall color peak this season. As of today, most areas of the Arrowhead region of the state are still reporting at being 25% of peak or less. In years past, peak the peak weekend has usually been this weekend (ending 9/19). Good news for ‘procrastinators’ including myself…I…
The scenic arch at Tettegouche State Park fell into Lake Superior sometime around August 20th, 2010. The arch was one of the most photographed natural features of the North Shore in Minnesota. It is not believed that the arch fell because of any large storms or large waves, it simply put – just happened. The…
