I have never photographed the aurora borealis (northern lights) before, but gave it a shot last night. It was after 10pm and I headed to a location 10 minutes from our house. There were too many clouds, too many trees, too much light from the city and a too many cars driving by, but this is what I ended up with. For my next attempt I will be a bit more prepared and hopefully in a remote location.
DAY 3 (Part 2) – Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Our final stop before arriving home was the Split Rock Lighthouse.
Split Rock Light House operated from 1910 until 1969. The Split Rock Lighthouse is located in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The light house commands a panoramic view of Lake Superior from the 130 foot cliff from which it stands on. Built after a 1905 fierce storm that sank one ship nearby and more than 30 others on Lake Superior. Superior is the most unpredictable, deepest, and coldest of the Great Lakes.
The view from the top.
Down on the shoreline of Lake Superior.
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DAY 3 (Part 1) – High Falls, Two Step Falls and the Baptism River
The High Falls of the Baptism River are the highest entirely contained in Minnesota. Pigeon Falls in Grand Portage are higher, but are part of the international border with Canada. We opted for 100% Minnesota waterfalls and were not disappointed. The falls are over 60 ft high and spectacular.
Over the river.
Across the bridge.
To the High Falls we go.
Enjoying the view.
After we enjoyed the High Falls, we headed back up. Mike and Sophia went on ahead while I took a few more photos.
Far, far away are Mike and Sophia…
The Baptism River.
Next…Two Step Falls.
There were quite a few more than two steps to get there.
Complicated roots.
Local wildlife.
There was much more to see at Tettegouche State Park, but we needed to get on our way toward home. We made one more stop before reaching Duluth.
Next up…Split Rock Light House.
M. Sullivan Photography 