I was approached by a tourist looking for directions. The poor guy had driven hours to get to the North Shore Scenic Drive, and completely missed what the North Shore has to offer.
Soon, the Split Rock Lighthouse beacon will be lit for for the first time of 2022 and the public is invited to take part in what will be a full celebration.
Split Rock Lighthouse and other historical sites around Minnesota will remain closed through June 30, according to a news release from the Minnesota Historical Society.
The mid-April "winter" storm that left over a foot of snow in many areas around the region also packed powerful winds that whipped up Lake Superior over the weekend.