Here Are The 12 Most Incredible Natural Wonders Of Minnesota's North Shore
Minnesota’s North Shore is known for its amazing scenery, from waterfalls to beaches to high cliffs and mountains above Lake Superior. Many of the views of the lake are some of the most iconic views in the entire state, and people from all over travel to see Lake Superior’s natural beauty in person. It doesn’t get any more phenomenal or beautiful than these 12 North Shore wonders.
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This stunning rock off the beach at Hollow Rock Resort provides one of the most iconic views on the North Shore, and is the perfect place to capture an epic sunrise!
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This mountain is the perfect hiking distance, and offers sweeping views of the North Shore scenery in every direction.
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The three tiers of stunning waterfalls make this North Shore attraction known around the world for its sheer beauty.
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This point on Lake Superior is one of the most amazing to gaze at and from, and is beautiful in any season.
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One of the best hidden beaches the beautiful colored rocks make this beach very unique and very picturesque. It also adds a fun sound effect to the water crashing against the shoreline.
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"Little Spirit Cedar Tree" to the Ojibwa stands solitary on a rock way out on the shoreline. It's been a spiritual symbol for centuries because it so surprisingly weathers every Superior storm and hangs on to just a rock with a few gnarled roots.
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The mysterious falls at Judge C.R. Magney State Park that disappear into the depths of the earth never to resurface where we can find them make this North Shore river one of the most beautiful and baffling.
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This picturesque peninsula in Grand Marais is known for the inspiration it provides to many. With 360 degree views of Superior there is nothing like walking out to the edge of the shore at this fascinating formation.
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These epic 60 foot waterfalls at Tettegouche State Park lead down the Baptism River to the North Shore, and provide one of the most amazing viewpoints of the river and Lake Superior you'll ever see.
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One of the best views can be found from this stunning rock formation that rises hundreds of feet above the North Shore.
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This amazing taconite dyed sand makes Black Beach truly unique among others on the North Shore, and the dark color of the sand makes the crystal clear lake water look even better.
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With stunning sand dunes and a long scenic beach this point in Duluth at the bottom of the North Shore is truly one of the most amazing places to gaze at the vast waters of the lake and put your toes in the sand.
What is your favorite thing about visiting the North Shore? Which of these wonders do you always stop to see?
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