Gooseberry Falls State Park @mndnr

One of our favorite stops in Minnesota was Gooseberry Falls State Park.

From Their Site:

Gooseberry Falls is the gateway to the North Shore. It is known for its spectacular waterfalls, river gorge, Lake Superior shoreline, Civilian Conservation Corps log and stone structures, and north woods wildlife.

Listen to the thunderous roar of the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls of the Gooseberry River as it plummets through a rocky gorge. Watch for waves, ships, or the moon rise on Lake Superior from an ancient lava flow known as the Picnic Flow.

Hike or ski to see the Fifth Falls through a forest of evergreens, aspen, and birch, and enjoy camping in modern campsites, picnicking, and relaxing along the Lake Superior shoreline or the Gooseberry River.

To get the most out of your visit, stop by the Joseph N. Alexander Visitor Center where you can find park information, interpretive displays, a park video, Nature Store, and more. Don't miss the Gateway Plaza for outdoor interpretive signs on area resources and history.

Address:

3206 Highway 61 East
Two Harbors, MN 55616

Hours:

8-10 Daily

Cost:

Free

Do be prepared to hike! It doesn't take long to get to waterfalls. There are a lot of steps.

They get bigger and bigger.

What I liked just as much as the waterfalls is the tree trunks. They twist and turn.

The kids loved exploring down below.

My one selfie:

Rocks:

And the boys bonded.

Disclaimer: This is not a paid review. I got no compensation, for writing this post. All opinions are my own. 

WW: Agate Bay {Linky}

When we went to Minnesota we stayed in the Twin City area for 2 days, then went to Duluth and passed it for another 2 days.

One of our very cool spots was Agate Bay in North Shore. 

We don't have big ships going through Omaha, Nebraska, so I was a bit obsessed with this one. I haven't seen a big ship, since 2000. Then I lived briefly in Savannah, Georgia.

I was waiting for it to get to its proper place. That must be hard to navigate!

Agate Bay area is so pretty!

Here's Isaak enjoying the view!

Lots of rocks to see!

 

I love when land spills into the water!

Agate Bay Lighthouse:

I have never seen a lighthouse before this trip. We didn't go up into one here. We did later on.

It kept spitting rain that day. I was trying to capture the lighthouse without people near it. 

Some people live near the water. Intermixed with the trees are houses.

 We walked along a trail to a different spot. It's where the land spilled out into the water.

The only photos I get of me is selfies. The rest of my family hardly takes photos.

I could stay here all day! Similar photos, but I like different things about them. The sky is pretty in one, while the rocks are pretty in the other.

Closer up!

 

 Lonely trees:

 The only critter we saw:

I made my husband drive to a extra spot to get a shot of this tug boat. Another thing I haven't seen, since 2000. I had to shoot it through a fence. It was worth it. 

Do you live near water? I live mostly by grass, trees and corn. One thing is cool about much of Nebraska: You can see for miles in the country. There are very many big trees blocking your view. 

Disclaimer: This is not a paid review. I got no compensation, for writing this post. All opinions are my own.