You know the 4 MN seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction.

~ Unknown Minnesotan

What is the Minnesota North Shore?

The Minnesota North Shore refers to the northern shore of Lake Superior, one of the five great lakes in North America. The North Shore runs from Duluth, Minnesota, at the southwestern end of the lake, to Thunder Bay and Nipigon, Ontario, in the north, and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in the east. It’s an international area culturally and historically significant to both the United States and Canada.

All in all, Minnesota’s portion of the North Shore is a 145-mile stretch of land running from Duluth to Grand Portage. It consists of harbor towns, beaches, sprawling cliffs, and state parks. Throw in a few historically significant sites and thousands of acres of untouched wilderness, and you’ve got the full extent of the North Shore.

Below: August/September 2021 North Shore Minnesota: Lake Superior, Duluth, Two Harbors, Jay Cooke State Park, Cascade River State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Iona’s Beach North Shore and Grand Marais:

Below: June 2022 North Shore Minnesota: Lake Superior, Duluth, Two Harbors, Jay Cooke State Park, Tettegouche State Park and Gooseberry Falls State Park:

Below: June 2015 North Shore Minnesota: Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Duluth, Two Harbors, and Gooseberry Falls State Park:

Below: August/September 2023 North Shore Minnesota: Lake Superior, Duluth, Two Harbors, Jay Cooke State Park, Grand Marais, Tettegouche State Park & Temperance River State Park.