Don't miss stopping at Agate Bay on the North Shore. It's one of the two bays/harbors that make up Two Harbors and provides an awe-inspiring walk on the breakwater to the lighthouse. … read more

For many, the famous lighthouse IS the North Shore, but Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a gem that few visitors explore beyond the iconic beacon. Learn insider tips for enjoying the park. … read more

We are all seeking beauty, and many of us seek to capture beauty in a photo's frame, to understand, to remember. Our photos become our memories. And when there are no photos to be our memories, we may make do with symbols.It was a busy day at Split Rock Lighthouse last week for the annual Fitzgerald memorial ceremony. I attended the somber gathering at the lighthouse itself. Hearing the bells and the names brought that tragedy home.Right after the ceremony, I booked down the hill not only to try my own camera out on this, but also to see the … read more