Oct. 2, 2016 - Lake Superior Boat Trip

Toward the end of September, Diana and I made our annual fall visit to the North Shore. This year we took a boat trip from the Silver Bay Marina to Shovel Point and back. We saw many scenic rocky coves like this one.

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This is an interesting rock formation. I wonder if the triangular piece will eventually erode away and leave a cave at the water line. Of course, that would take many thousands (maybe millions) of years.

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Here’s a cave that has already formed.

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This cave goes all the way through to the other side. The boat captain told us the opening is large enough for kayakers to paddle right through it.

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Some of the earliest settlers along the North Shore were commercial fishermen. This is one of the early boat houses. It looks like it is still in pretty good shape.

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One of the famous landmarks on this trip was Palisade Head. Its rocky cliffs were formed by a lava flow over one billion years ago. The highest point of Palisade Head is over 300 feet above the water. Peregrine Falcons nest on the Palisade Head cliffs. It’s also a favorite destination for rock climbers and we did see a couple of them during this trip.

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Shovel Point is another well-known landmark along the North Shore. It is part of Tettegouche State Park. There is a hiking trail that takes you out to the end of Shovel Point.

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