With all that I've been learning about taconite and iron mining over the last few weeks, I decided to visit one more historic site connected with iron ore mining around Lake Superior.
After checking out the courthouse, I decided to head to the public beach that was not too far away. I knew a storm was rising on Lake Superior, and I wanted to see what it felt like.
After leaving Ashland, WI, I headed into Michigan and up the Keweenaw Peninsula to begin exploring this area at a lighthouse that is part of the Keweenaw National Historic Park.
As much as I wanted to stay and explore Duluth, MN, I was a little nervous about finding a spot where I wanted on the docks, so I kept rolling and headed into Wisconsin.
After snagging the last site in the park, I buckled down for three solid days of work. While I wandered around a little, I was focused on catching up, before moving on.
To say I enjoyed myself with my friends Lynn and Erik would be a monstrous understatement; leaving was difficult, but I had a lighthouse and waterfalls to visit on Lake Superior.
Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, and I was excited to learn more about this iconic structure and its impact on Lake Superior.
Since I met Lynn and Eric on a climbing trip with Erik's brother, it should come as no surprise that we had to go and find an absolutely spectacular place to get up on the rock.
