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Vacation Guide 2017
58.5
TETTEGOUCHE
The all-topography park. A
combination of Lake Superior
coast, Baptism River and falls,
four inland lakes, Palisade Head,
rugged reliefs and an undisturbed
northern forest. New Visitor
Center [pictured above] with gifts,
restrooms and easy trails to the
lake.
60.2+14 Miles
GEORGE H. CROSBY
MANITOU
+ 14 miles inland
The quiet park. Off the beaten path,
it has limited development, great
hiking, picnicking and secluded
backpack campsites. Watch for
wildlife, fish and explore the river.
80.4
TEMPERANCE RIVER
Hardly moderate. The thundering
force of the river continues
to carve a deeper path in this
amazing gorge. Easy to negotiate
trails lead to the river mouth,
cobblestone beach and upstream
gorges. Keep an eye on the kids.
99.8
CASCADE RIVER
Gooseberry’s twin.Excellent hiking,
ledgerock shoreline, overlooks,
maple and birch fall colors,
great skiing and snowshoeing all
centered around the cascading
river. Smaller visitor center with
gifts.
123.8
JUDGE C.R. MAGNEY
Home of the legendary Devil’s
Kettle! Hike to the famous falls
where half the river drops 50-feet
and the other half disappears into
a huge pothole. Picnicking, hiking
and river fishing in a quiet setting.
150.8
GRAND PORTAGE
All about the High Falls. Within
the Grand Portage Reservation,
it offers a new visitor center, a
1/2-mile accessible path and
boardwalk through a mixed
hardwood-conifer forest to the
120-foot falls. Bring your camera.
Campgrounds at all parks except
Grand Portage. Permits are
required and cost $5/day or up to
$25/year and allow entrance to all
Minnesota State Parks.
Parks are open year-round,
however some visitor centers have
shorter hours or are closed in the
winter.
39.5
GOOSEBERRY FALLS
A four seasons park! Spring runoff,
summer hiking, fall colors and
wintry ski and snowshoe trails.
Don’t miss the exhibits, programs,
firelit lobby and gift shop at the
visitor center.
46.0
SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE
The North Shore’s landmark and an
historic treasure. Trails, picnic sites,
cobblestone beaches outside and
a visitor center, gift shop, exhibits
and tours of the lighthouse inside.
A must see!
STATE
PARKS
FROM
GOOSE-
BERRY FALLS TO
GRAND PORTAGE,
THESE PARKS ARE
QUINTESSENTIAL
NORTH
SHORE
THEY
ENCOM-
PASS SOME OF
THE MOST STRIK-
ING NATURAL RE-
SOURCES IN THE
AREA, YET RE-
MAIN INCREDIBLY
ACCESSIBLE.