Herbster, Wisconsin
Top Spots in and near Herbster
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Two Harbors, Minnesota
Thompson Beach
Thompson Beach is a Minnesota DNR public access beach. Camping is an excellent option, but they ask that you limit it to one night. Camping access is by paddle-in only. There are two easy places to launch your boat from, one from the north Twin Points Protected Access. From there it is about a mi...Read more -
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Snowshoe the Split Rock River Loop Trail
3.05 mi / 280 ft gainBeginning at the Split Rock Wayside rest stop, start your hike up the Spur Trail. About half a mile in, the Spur Trail will junction with the Superior Hiking Trail. The trail gradually ascends along the west side of the Split Rock River. Within the first mile, you will cross over a small bridg...Read more -
Ashland, Wisconsin
Cross Country Ski the Ashland Trails
These trails are located right in the town of Ashland, WI. They are off from Maple Lane right in the parking lot for the hospital. They are the perfect option for people new to skiing and people who would like to get outside or train by taking a quick lap! All together the trails are a total of...Read more -
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Hike Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to Corundum Point
5.8 mi / 300 ft gainOn November 28, 1905, a violent storm hit Split Rock Point on the North Shore of Lake Superior. While large storms aren't unusual at Split Rock, this particular storm resulted in the destruction of twenty-nine ships on the lake in a single day, prompting the construction of Split Rock Lighthouse....Read more -
Duluth, Minnesota
Photograph Stoney Point Beach on Lake Superior
The AdventureThe work is done. According to The Photographer’s Ephemeris (app.photoephemeris.com) the sun will rise at 7:11 AM. You grab your gear, a hot beverage, and set out for the open road. Scenic 61 follows the shore of Lake Superior all the way from Duluth to Two Harbors, MN. The drive up ...Read more -
La Pointe, Wisconsin
Camp on Madeline Island
5.0The largest of Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, Madeline Island is about the size of Manhattan, but extremely sparsely populated and a great place to explore a north woods ecosystem. The best way to get to the island is by ferry from Bayfield to La Pointe. From La Pointe, it is about a ten minute dri...Read more -
La Pointe, Wisconsin
Camp at Big Bay State Park
5.0Make a reservation (fees here) to secure a campsite. Find your campsite by entering GPS coordinates 46° 47' 18" N, 90° 40' 25" W or by using this map. Take advantage of the beautiful setting you are in! Take a dip in Lake Superior or go for a trek through beautiful Wisconsin nature.Read more -
La Pointe, Wisconsin
Hike Bay View Trail, Big Bay State Park
2.6 miStarting at the parking lot, you will walk into an open field with a couple picnic tables. On the right side of the field, the trail enters into a forest and walks along Lake Superior. There are several spots along the trail that you can find to cliff jump and go for a swim. The lake is so clear ...Read more -
La Pointe, Wisconsin
Kayak at Big Bay State Park
Hop aboard the Madeline Island Ferry and head over to the largest Apostle Island. Bring your own kayak (atop your car) or rent one in La Pointe, Madeline Island's lively and eclectic town. Then make your way down Highway H to Hagen Road (a drive of 6 miles) to Big Bay State Park. Launch from beau...Read more -
La Pointe, Wisconsin
Hike the Point Trail at Big Bay State Park
1.7 miLocated at the tip of Wisconsin on Madeline Island, Big Bay State Park is a must see for any Wisconsinite. To get to Madeline Island, you'll need to purchase a round trip ferry ride in Bayfield. The ferry is a quick 20 minute trip across Lake Superior. Once you get onto Madeline Island, head out ...Read more -
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Hike to the Bear Lake Overlook
4.5Leave from the carpark on Superior Hiking Trail. The trail climbs a little before descending into a valley and winding around the hills. In about 2.5 miles, you will reach a clearing with an overlook above Bean Lake. At around 3.6 miles you will see a communal campsite on the right, with a number...Read more -
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Superior Hiking Trail: Bean and Bear Lake Loop
5.06.42 mi / 988 ft gainSuperior Hiking Trail: Bean and Bear Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Silver Bay, Minnesota.Read more -
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Explore Black Beach Park
5.0From the parking lot, you can head right to the beach and scramble onto the rock formation seen in the first picture. If you head left you can check out the beach and scramble onto some bluffs with good viewpoints of the shoreline.Read more -
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Kayak along the Shoreline of Tettegouche State Park
Begin your kayaking tour at the Northshore Mining Access (http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/kayaking/lswt_map2.pdf) in Silver Bay, right after you pass the Northshore Mining facility. From here, begin paddling north towards Palisade head. The paddle from the launch to Palisade Head is just over 2...Read more -
South Range, Wisconsin
Hike the Island at Amnicon Falls State Park
4.61 miAmnicon Falls State Park, as its name suggests, has a waterfall as its central feature. Amnicon is a small and developed park and the biggest attraction is the covered bridge connecting the main park to a small river island.Do the main loop trail beginning at the covered bridge. You'll be rewarde...Read more -
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Explore Palisade Head
4.7Just an hour north of Duluth, Palisade Head is a go-to spot for artists, rock climbers and sight-seers in Northern Minnesota. The massive rock formation rises 932 feet above the North Shore of Lake Superior. The view from the top is both spectacular and spine-tingling. The cliff edge, which runs ...Read more