Day 2, Lake Superior Circle Tour

Woke up to a glorious, warm, sunny morning beside the lake in Duluth. My roomie was sleeping in, so I went downstairs for some coffee and went out to the lake walk and a bench by the lake. Walked the lake walk a bit and had all sorts of interesting conversations with people doing the same thing. Went back up to wake Heidi up, then we all went down for breakfast. Ate out on their lovely patio overlooking the lake. We then strolled the lake walk some more. Decided we had picked the best hotel in Canal Park. Comfort Suites, right on the lake, next to the lift bridge. Their lakeside patio was definitely the best, the rooms were large, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Packed up and headed up the north shore drive. Stopped at the New Scenic Cafe (which seems to have had “new” removed from its name) to pick up some lunch since we weren't quite ready to eat. Found a lovely lakeside park in Two Harbors and had our picnic there. Then on to Gooseberry Falls State Park for a look at the falls.

After that, we went to Split Rock Lighthouse. Had a very interesting tour with a young docent from the Minnesota Historical Society and then toured the lighthouse and the other buildings there. We then proceeded to Palisade Head Overlook in Tettegouche State Park—gorgeous drive back in there and fantastic views at the overlook.

We've rented a condo at Bluefin Bay for the night. Right on Lake Superior again. We enjoyed sitting on our deck before dinner and watching the geese, seagulls, and occasional canoes. Had a very good dinner at the restaurant here and we're now relaxing by the fire. Heidi is running a bath in the whirlpool tub since the place doesn't come with a butler!