Two Harbors Lighthouse, Minnesota 2008

Two Harbors, Minnesota 2008, originally uploaded by cinda marie.

Two Harbors Lighthouse was a pleasant surprise, nestled on the harbor of Lake Superior. Mining ships would load up and take the ore to the steel factories. There is a great deal of history in this area, several interesting sites. You can actually stay at the Bed and Breakfast in this lighthouse for a unique experience. A museum located at the lighthouse that talks about the history of the area and the house is filled with decor that shows us what the lighthouse keepers home might look like in yesteryear.

Just a few blocks from here there is a Train Depot that has been rebuilt with several steam engine trains and a museum. Back in the day; trains were an important means of transportation and on this trip I have noticed that trains are being used more than in the past decade due to high gas prices.

Near by is Gooseberry Falls State Park with a great water falls and a nature walk. Then there is Split Rock Lighthouse the ultimate in lighthouses, peeking over the ridge over looking Lake Superior., just a few miles down the road.

I felt as though I had stepped back in time when I took this picture. The two chairs sitting out in the front. I could just imagine overlooking Lake Superior waiting for the ships to come in.