Who Just Turned 100? Split Rock Lighthouse

ShareSt. Paul, Minn. — The Minnesota Historical Society kicks off the 100th anniversary celebration of Split Rock Lighthouse on the North Shore of Lake Superior this Friday, Jan. 8.
The organization will unveil a commemorative watercolor painted by Minnesota artist Jim Povich.
The lighthouse was first lit in July 1910. The beacon was in active use for [...]

Wintering at Split Rock Lighthouse

ShareWinter is a quieter time at the lighthouse, and along the North Shore in general. It seems like this first week of each new year winter wants to get serious about letting us know how far the sun is away from our hemisphere and the temperatures drop like a rock thrown into the lake. [...]