This Beautiful Minnesota Lighthouse Is Even More Gorgeous Under A Blanket Of Snow
By Betsy Rathburn|Published November 27, 2019
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Minnesota sure is beautiful – especially under a blanket of fresh, white snow. Just about anywhere in the state is transformed by snowfall, but there are a few places that stand out among the rest as the most gorgeous spots in the state. One is popular year-round for its natural and manmade beauty. Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the most popular landmarks in Minnesota, and it gets even more gorgeous under a blanket of snow. Take a visit to Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to see for yourself this winter. Here’s what you need to know:
Minnesota’s North Shore is one of the state’s many gems. Full of lovely towns and beautiful scenery, it’s one of the most popular getaways in the state. One of the best spots to visit along the North Shore? Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.
The park is known for its beautiful scenery along Lake Superior. Many miles of hiking trails wind through the park, offering visitors a chance to take in the landscape up close.
Under a blanket of snow, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park takes on a completely different look. Sound is dampened by the thick snow, and tree branches shimmer with ice.
But if you've ever been to the park, you know that it's most known for the gorgeous Split Rock Lighthouse. The historic lighthouse that gives the park its name dates back to 1910. It's one of the most scenic lighthouses in the United States.
And if you’re really a North Shore aficionado, you know that the view of Split Rock is even better from afar. The 130-foot cliff on which the lighthouse stands towers over the lake.
When the snow starts to fly, the cliff and surrounding rocks get dusted in beautiful snow. Paired with a frozen Lake Superior, it is a sight that looks like nothing else in Minnesota.
There are a few roadside stops that make it easy to take in the scene. The official Lighthouse Overlook is just under a mile south of the park’s entrance. Stop off before you enter the park to take photos. You won’t regret it!
