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| Major Restoration Project at Split Rock Lighthouse click here for info and pictures |
| Split Rock Lighthouse State Park & MN Historical Site are on Hwy 61 about 48 miles from Duluth, and 20 miles from Two Harbors 218-226-6372 MN Historical Society Visitor Center Lighthouse open mid-May through mid-October fee charged to visit Visitor Center open year-round with limited winter hours 218-226-6377 State Park Office Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:00pm extended summer hours  |
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The horrific
shipwrecks of 1905 fueled the demand for
a lighthouse along Superior's North Shore. The amazing construction process
was completed in 1910, and the light at Split Rock shone until 1969. The
history center's superb displays, exhibits, and video presentations showcase
the evolution of the lighthouse. For a glimpse of this remote lifestyle,
include a visit to the lighthouse keeper's home and outbuildings. (Did
they really sleep in those little beds?) The path leading southwest down
to Lake Superior presents a distinctive view of the lighthouse and remnants
of the lift that was used to haul supplies up from the lake. Climb the
short, steep circular stairs to the top of the lighthouse. Spend some
time at this historic treasure! |
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Fishing in the Split Rock River and on Lake Superior; trout stamp required with MN Fishing license Camping
Cross-country Skiing 13K; all groomed for classic (diagonal) stride with a warming house Snowshoeing anywhere in the park except on the xc ski trails DNR Map of Split Rock Lighthouse State Park (344kb - will take about 15-90 sec to download) |
Building Split Rock Lighthouse 
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SPECIAL EVENT Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting November 10th Each year Split Rock Lighthouse marks the anniversary of the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald with a public program that includes a reading of the names of the 29 men who lost their lives on the Fitzgerald on November 10th, 1975. The lighthouse, an aid to Lake Superior navigation for 59 years (1910 - 1969), is normally closed during the winter, but is reopened for this event culminating with a lighting of the beacon at dusk. Schedule Visitor Center, Lighthouse & Fog Signal Building open to the public 20-minute Edmund Fitzgerald video in the Visitor Center Theater Beacon Lighting Ceremony Areas to View the Beacon Lighting Best if you want to attend or view the Bell Ringing Ceremony *Observation Deck between the Fog Signal Building and the Lighthouse* *The lawn below the Fog Signal Building* Best if you want to get scenic photos of the beacon's lighting *On the beach below the Lighthouse - you walk the beach trail from the Trail Center - flashlights are recommended* *The Pumphouse/Dock Site area at the base of the Tramway Stairs below the Lighthouse* Admission & Parking Admission to the Historic Site is charged. Parking at the Historic Site is free for visitors paying admission. For people only visiting the State Park, a State Park vehicle permit is required. |
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