Blogs from Duluth, Minnesota, United States, North America - page 3

We made it to Duluth MN today after a WINDY as heck 6hr drive from Munising MI. We made one stop for a nap (Eric) and shopping (me) then arrived here in time for dinner and now live music (just heard band play "Sharp Dressed Man"--can you believe it??) Tomorrow we head to Watertown SD to see friends Nancy and Rod. See Eric's pg for pics. I forgot the cord that hooks my camera to my laptop. Great fun this rving!!... read more

A couple weekends ago, my sister, Fiona, my friend Nash, Mom, and I went to Duluth. It was very pretty, as always. We stayed in this cute little cabin; it was run like a motel but each "room" was its own cabin. My mom and I have stayed in those same ones before. It is right in front of Lake Superior. ... read more

I'm trying out a new camera that Tom got for free at work. There was some difficulty in acquiring a charger, but that mission has been accomplished. These pictures are acting as a test run for my upcoming trip to Portland this week. I went on a quick camping jaunt this weekend with a fellow forester-in-the-making. The goal was twofold. First, I am trying to get some information on a certain species of grass that is considered invasive in the area. It has been widely planted for years as a way to prevent erosion, but it tends to take over and do as any other invasive would. Secondly, I wanted to see the lake and woods one more time before winter hits, or at least before all of the leaves fall. It was a fantastic weekend, ... read more

We're headed up to Canada! We're spending a few days in a park there called Quetico National Park... but we're not there yet. Right now, we're in Duluth, Minnesota, and man... this town actually surprises me. It's strange how I'm not surprised by a gigantic park in the middle of New York City's skyscrapers, but how I am surprised when, while in the quaint port town of Duluth, my family and I stumble across the Leif Erikson park—a gorgeous spread of rose gardens, brick walkways, and fountains along the shores of Lake Superior. It should really be the opposite, no? For some reason (and I know I should not really do this) I had a perceived notion of what Duluth would be like when I got there. Before leaving for this trip, amidst all the ... read more

Duluth 03Jul07 Rode back roads and secondary roads to Duluth. First thing I noticed is that I saw people cycling and running. This is great because quite often I would get a blank stare from hotel keepers when I asked is there anywhere I can go for a run? "Run away from whom?" My hotel in DUluth is located next to the Spirit Mountain ski hill. It's only 6 miles from the centre of town and has a great view of the city from the skyline road 1/2 a mile away. 04Jul07 Went for a brief run (humidity is killer here) in the morning then went into town for the afternoon to take in the 4th of July festivities. The main stage located next to the water had a bunch of bands playing and I ... read more