Showing posts with label Lighthouses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lighthouses. Show all posts

Monday, August 24, 2015

Duluth's Canal Park and more lighthouses

 
Seemed like a good day to head to Canal Park in Duluth since it is another rainy day. Even with  the winds it was great.
We watched a barge full of grain was leaving the inner harbor as we arrived.


This was a new type of draw bridge for us. The lower road raises just enough for the size of the ship to leave. It included a path for walking or your bike.



A foot traffic draw bridge


We had some great food at Grizzlies that is known for it's roasted chicken. The waitress was glad to have temps in the 50-60s again. No air conditioning for the 90s.

Driving here is a bit strange. There will be no traffic coming on a county road. We are behind 3 cars and each one comes to a complete stop and looks both ways before going when it is their turn. A little weird after driving in Colorado Springs.

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