Independence Day Getaway to the North Shore
I'll begin by saying I'm going to keep this post more brief than normal because the Wi-Fi connection very slow and janky (reminiscent of the late 90's) but I suppose that's part of the charm of this place.
My wife, son, and I decided to escape the hot, Canadian wildfire smoke-laden Twin Cities for the much cooler North Shore of Lake Superior a few days ago to celebrate the holiday.
We’re spending our first two nights in a cabin at the Stonegate on Superior resort. Our cabin is basically a tiny home and we’re only thirty feet from the shore and the cool breeze from the lake brings the air temperature down almost ten degrees. The footage below is from the shoreline just below our cabin.
Today we hiked at Gooseberry Falls. The weather was absolutely perfect, hovering in the low seventies.
We braved the slippery rocks to get close enough to touch the waterfall and feel the breeze off the rushing water.
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We continued on down the trail along the Gooseberry River about two miles south of the falls. The views were stunning for the entire hike. I'm absolutely blown away by now much this pristine wilderness is brimming with life.
We won't be here for the super moon but we're only a few days away from it and the reflection off the water at night is stunning.
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Tomorrow we're moving to a geodome resort called Klarhet for our last three days. There will be many more videos and photos to come!
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I hear you about the connectivity! My wife and I were just in the NW tip of the lower peninsula and cell coverage was virtually non existent. It's definitely some beautiful scenery up there. My mom fell in love with the lupines when she went to Nova Scotia. The air quality has been horrible!
How did the camping trip go? Cellular is very spotty up here. One second it's great, the next there's no service. I never knew there were so many lupines in this area, they're literally growing like weeds. Oh, I bet the air quality is really bad up there. It's clear here and has been such a welcomed break from breathing that smoky air. It was like smoking a pack of cigarettes a day there for a while.
The camping trip was a bust actually. More on that later this week. The good news is we still made it to that Polish place I was telling you about. I plan on posting about that tomorrow.
Sorry to hear it was a busy but I’m glad you made it to the fest! I bet the food was delicious.
It was fantastic. Just wrote a post about it. Yeah, we had a water line break in our trailer, so we had to come home way earlier than we planned.
I was already surprised you hadn't posted!!! There is nothing better than spending a few days close to nature and with family. I loved the images and videos, especially the image of the Lupine flowers and the video of the moon. Over here the moon is already beautiful and bright, too bad I can't capture its splendor with my phone. It is also unbearably hot, but nearby is the sea that sometimes brings a breeze. I hope you keep sharing photos and videos with us. Hugs and take care.
Yes, I was traveling again. It feels weird to miss that many days of posting. I think tonight is the full moon. It was so bright last night we couldn’t see the stars. It’s nice and cool up here by Lake Superior but really hot back home in St. Paul. Thank you Nancy! I hope you have a wonderful week!
Sorry about the connection. But I am glad you guys got to escape the heat to a much colder environment. And you had fun hiking in a conducive weather too. Love the Lupine flowers and it's cool you crossed path with a deer. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! If there’s cellular service I can use my phone as a hotspot at least. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. 😊
I completely agree.
You are welcome, sir
Wow! What a fabulous place to stay! That lake is lovely, and to be 30 feet away? Dreamy. I'm glad you could get a break from the smoke in such a fabulous place. I love to sleep in places that sound like that.
Thank you! It’s indescribably gorgeous up here. I always wonder why we don’t make it up here more often. If it wasn’t for the winters (they’re even worse than the Twin Cities) I’d move here in a heartbeat. There’s no better sleep aid than the sound of the lake. Hope you’re well!
Finally you make a post too. I've been waiting for your writing for a week. What a great holiday. Beautiful nature, blooming purple flowers and a deer crossing the railroad tracks is truly an amazing sight. hope you enjoy your holiday. have a nice day, Eric.
Thank you Eliana! It’s so nice to be up here in the wilderness. The place we moved to today has chickens and goats on the property. I’ll be posting about that today or tomorrow. I hope you have a great week!
It's always difficult to get decent and stable network, somewhere as this. It's almost impossible, but the serenity of the place mostly made up for the WiFi inadequacy. It's a beautiful place and taking that deer shot, seems the animal is on motion, or did you zoom in?
I totally agree, the lack of connectivity just adds to the charm. The deer was moving and I was also zooming in. I barely captured the photo before it ran off.
That explains the fuzziness in the shot, but it came out really well, seeing that the deer was on the run.
You guys look so happy in the photos and that's enough to let anyone know that you're having a swell time regardless. Bumping into a deer randomly should be among top ten must experience events. The moon's reflection on the water is nothing short of ethreal though. Where is gooseberry falls?
Thank you!
A few days ago I read that the smoke of the wildfire reached Europe (Spain and France). Hopefully the firefighters soon will be able to extinguish the wildfire.
It’s so bad. I don’t ever remember a wildfire that has raged this long, it’s been several months.
Oh the scenery is fabulous, especially the lupines! The falls aren't bad either lol. Enjoy your holiday with your family! The geodome sounds interesting and I hope we get to see it.
They’re everywhere up here! I’ve never been here this time of the year, apparently, because this is the first time I’ve seen them. Thank you Tamara! I’ll definitely be posting more (if my connection allows). Take care!
I'm sorry to read about the connection but at least you got to spend some precious time in nature closer to your loved ones which can't be compared with too many other activities as beautiful as this one :)
Thank you! Yes, I’m not at all upset about the poor connectivity, it’s forced me to relax and enjoy the nature even more.
Have fun, you guys! Happy 4th :)
Thank you my friend! 🙏🏼
I am pretty sure you guys really have a nice time and amazing place to experience.
Yes, we're having a great time.
How are you dear friend @ericvancewalton good day
What a beautiful way to commemorate Independence Day, spending pleasant moments with your loved ones.
What a good location of the cabin, a few meters from the shore of the lake, it is an unbeatable location
I didn't know there were lupines in that area, what beautiful shots you have achieved
I appreciate that you have shared this pleasant experience.
Thank you @jlufer! We were very grateful to be that close to the lake. I hope the week is going well for you so far!
Enjoy the fun in the moment. Definitely have a great time.
Happy 4th 🎉🥳
Thank you!
Very natural and beautiful place. It has been so hot here lately as well. I wish I would go to some cooler place. Fortunately, it seems it will rain in the weekend.
Have good days mate!
Thank you! I hope the rain cools it off for you!
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Amazing trip!! I could feel all that nature around with your pictures and video. Thanks a lot for sharing such a beautiful moment!!
You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
It sounds like you had a great time on your getaway to the North Shore! The footage of the shoreline is beautiful, and I can imagine how refreshing the cool breeze from the lake must be.
I'm also glad you had the chance to hike at Gooseberry Falls, I love how the waterfalls are surrounded by lush forests and towering cliffs.
I'm sorry to hear that you won't be able to see the super moon, but I'm sure the reflection off the water at night will be just as stunning.
It was a wonderful break! Thank you!
I'm really happy for you!
it is a pleasuree my friend!
There is same thing here in Pakistan, earlier the problem of net was coming in the same way and the net was running very slowly, now it has happened one day, it has become absolutely correct. It's more fun to go with friends. A few years ago, when I visited such areas, the network was almost non-existent. Glad to see you are enjoying your trip.
I'm glad you have a stable internet connection now. I wonder if Starlink is available in Pakistan? If I was somewhere more remote I would look into it. This is even available for RVs and boats now. Thank you!
Currently the best and most popular network in Pakistan is that of PTCL. Good thanks for sharing this great detail with us.
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Happy holidays friends, I hope your vacation will be a holiday that can be fun and become an extraordinary holiday.Greetings to friends there, I hope the best for all of you.
Thanks!