North Shore Scenic Drive Council

03/20/2026

Attention to all friends of the North Shore Scenic Drive. The Gitchi-Gami State Trail has been nominated as one of the top 20 trails in the United States. Fans of our shared corridor are encouraged to visit the link shared below to show your support for the GGST. Follow the Gitchi-Gami Trail Association to stay up to date with the competition and other trail organization updates!

📣Have you heard and seen the news that the Gitchi-Gami State Trail has been nominated for a National Best Recreational Trail contest from USA TODAY? The Gitchi-Gami is currently in 3rd place!!!

Get your vote on here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/gitchi-gami-state-trail-minnesota/

We love that this trail already connects to 3 state parks, 7 communities, many resorts, restuarants, museums, schools and state waysides and we KNOW when it is completed it will be an international jewel!! Your support for this award also helps us showcase why we need to see continued momentum on constructing and maintaining this great place for people of all ages and abilities!!

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05/12/2023

Have you "crossed" these falls off your North Shore waterfalls list?

Learn more about the Cross River and how it got its name here and make a plan to take in some cascades this spring! So awesome out there right now!

https://www.fatherbaraga.org/father-baragas-cross

05/03/2023

Split Rock Lighthouse will honor Gordon Lightfoot by lighting the lighthouse tonight from 9-11pm. Learn more from the Duluth News Tribune here:

The Canadian singer-songwriter, who died Monday at 84, has drawn generations of listeners to Lake Superior with his song recounting "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."

03/24/2023

“O thou who are trying to learn the marvel of Love through the copybook of reason, I am very much afraid you will never see the point.” - Hafez

What a marvel captured by Christian Dalbec Photo Gallery from Palisade Head along the North Shore Scenic Drive last night! Love seeing Shovel Point under these glorious columns of colorful wonder!

Masterpiece OF Creation

The sky last night was a masterpiece of creation for all that went outside and looked. I went to Palisade Head and was blown away!

https://www.christiandalbecphotography.com/Todays-Catch/i-LfBRxXz

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05/06/2022

We love this hike and these falls! Waterfall season on the North Shore is totally ON right now!

Thanks for this great video, North Shore Explorer MN, and check out their awesome guide to waterfalls here:

https://northshoreexplorermn.com/guide-to-north-shore-rivers-waterfalls/

06/29/2021

From the seagull's perspective?

Great photos of the North Shore Scenic Drive and many of its treasures, Nathan Klok Photography!

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06/22/2021

Oh, the majesty!

Waysides and trailheads along the North Shore Scenic Drive offer incredible views of our great lake. We

03/31/2021

Welcome back to another ! Today we are visiting the Tofte Ranger Station. Located South of Tofte is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of Northern Minnesota’s natural forests. This park offers no lake access, but is paved, well managed, and offers picnic tables. Tofte is an amazing location to enjoy a break on your trip up the North Shore! Make sure this is a stop on your next trip!



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03/24/2021

Welcome back to another ! Today we are visiting Grand Portage State Park. Located North of Grand Portage it is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior and the beautiful waterfalls of the Pigeon River. This park offers lake access. Grand Portage is an amazing location to enjoy a break on your trip up the North Shore! Make sure this is a stop on your next trip!

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03/10/2021

Welcome back to another ! Today we are visiting Taconite Harbor. Located South of Schroeder it is the perfect place to launch your boat, go for a walk, and enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior. Taconite Harbor has beautiful amenities like seasonal ADA bathrooms and lake access. Taconite Harbor is an amazing location to enjoy a break on your trip up the North Shore! Make sure this is a stop on your next trip!



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03/03/2021

Welcome back to another ! Today we are visiting Pull Off 7992. Located North of Duluth it is the perfect place to pull aside and enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior. This park offers lake access. Pull Off 7992 is an amazing location to enjoy a break on your trip up the North Shore! Make sure this is a stop on your next trip!



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