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Kingsburry Creek Job
Often when paddling a kayak through the St. Louis Bay between Duluth and Superior, you can enjoy viewing the large ship up close.
December 24th - Safe HarborThe Lift Bridge frames the Duluth North Pier Lighthouse on a frigid December night.Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling! Psalm 43:3
The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, built in 1905 was originally a transfer bridge using a gondola type carriage to move cars, people, and horses between Park Point and Downtown Duluth.
The Blatnik Bridge is framed by the Aerial Lift Bridge
Located at the western tip of Lake Superior, Duluth hugs the bluffs surrounding the mighty lake.
Double Image
Multiple boats call the Minnesota Slip home.
The tug, Lake Superior, casts it's reflection into the Minnesota Slip.
Sheets of ice pile along the shres of Lake Superior near Duluth on a cold Januart day.
There are five lighthouse in the Duluth Superior Harbor, ranging in agre from 155 years to 95 years old.
There are five lighthouse in the Duluth Superior Harbor, ranging in age from 155 years to 95 years old.
Lights of the Blatnik Bridge reflect on the ice covered St. Louis Bay.
Built in 1905, the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge spans the Duluth Shipping Canal between Duluth and Park Point.
Construction was started in 1890 on the old Washington school site and was completed, ready for school on Labor Day 1892, at a cost of $500,000. The building has a total of 198,000 square feet. Duluth Central was a world class building of its day. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior said, "it is the finest high school of its kind in the U.S.".
January 27 - Winter CityWinter nights bring a different kind of beauty to Duluth, one of the sparkling lights, tinted snow cover, and muffled sounds of a sleepy town.Duluth has a reputation for cold winters, and it is the very cold that brings out the attraction of this "Winter City."“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14Thank you, Lord, for your care for us by providing resources to live here and enjoy the cold of winter and the warmth of summer.
Built in 1905, the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge spans the Duluth Shipping Canal between Duluth and Park Point.
Built in 1905, the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge spans the Duluth Shipping Canal between Duluth and Park Point.
North Pier Light
Built in 1905, the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge spans the Duluth Shipping Canal between Duluth and Park Point.
The Minnesota Slip Bridge opens to let out the charter fishing fleet.
Blatnick Bridge
Blatnick Bridge
The Federal Hunter motors under the Duluth Aerial Lift bridge on a cool September moring in Duluth.
Two large ore boats squeeze past each other in the Duluth Harbor.
This beautiful park graces the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth. A spectacular extension of Leif Erikson Park, Duluth's Rose Garden offers a beautiful arrangement of more than 3,000 rose bushes and other floral delights. There's also a fountain, a marble gazebo, an herb garden and plenty of benches overlooking the lake.
During cold winter months, ship traveling the Great Lakes appear like ghost ships as they travel through the ice fog.
Ice fog rises off Lake Superior.
December 22 - Cold Iron, Warm SunriseSea Smoke rises through the iron gridwork of the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge on this -20F December morning.From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! Psalm 113:3
Late December cold waves come blaating across the Canadian border dropping temperature far below zero and creating ice fog over open water near the Duluth Shipping Canal and the Aerial Lift Bridge.
Duluth on cold winter nights has a beauty all its own.
Winter Ice
Warm colors a a winter sunrise casts a glow over steam clouds rising from Lake Superior on this -35 below zero morning.
Built in 1905, the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge spans the Duluth Shipping Canal between Duluth and Park Point.
Departure
Cool fresh air off Lake Superior and the glow of first light on this January morning brings thoughts of soon coming springtime and of thankfulness to God for making the day and allowing me to enjoy it. One of the ancient ship anchors that decorate the Duluth Lakewalk helps frame the Canal Park Lighthouses in this scene.This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Sometimes, beauty can be found in the coldenst places.
A cescent moon quietly glows over the city of Duluth while few residents are yet awake to enjoy it.
Stitched Panorama
The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, built in 1905 was originally a transfer bridge using a gondola type carriage to move cars, people, and horses between Park Point and Downtown Duluth.
Sailboats leave the Duluth harbor for an enjoyable morning of sailing on Lake Superior.
For more than 40 years the S.S. William A. Irvin carried iron ore and coal to Great Lakes ports, often crashing through ferocious storms to reach her destinations. Yet, the enormous vessel represents much more than impressive power. As the proud flagship of U.S. Steel's Great Lakes Fleet, she provided comfort and elegance to dignitaries and guests who traveled the Lakes with her.
Wednesday night sailboat races in the Duluth Harbor are fun and challenging with 30 knot gusts and all hands on deck.Here, the 1000 ft Indiana Harbor waits to take on a load of coal, while sailboat enthusiasts enjoy an evening of boating.
An October Sunrise sheds light onto a quiet lake.
This beautiful park graces the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth. A spectacular extension of Leif Erikson Park, Duluth's Rose Garden offers a beautiful arrangement of more than 3,000 rose bushes and other floral delights. There's also a fountain, a marble gazebo, an herb garden and plenty of benches overlooking the lake.
Sea smoke envelopes the sunrise and lighthouses in Canal Park. The intense cold of a passing "Polar Vortex" generated sea smoke to envelope the mid-January dawn.This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24While Mid-January is deep winter, the fact is that daylight hours are getting longer, the average temperatures are now rising, and the cold snaps will soon be shorter.Nature declares that hope is rising for better days ahead, just as God promises hope in Him by using His creation to prove it.
With open water on Lake Superior, this mornings bone chilling cold was sure to produce some interesting scenes along the lake shore.Mid-February and below zero temperatures are still hanging around. Although the strong Northwest winds dropped the wind chill into the -50F range, they pushed the lake ice off-shore exposing the relatively warm lake water to the frigid air. The 50 degree temperature difference between the water and the air created steam that lifted off the lake surface in waves of icy mist.As the sun made its way above the low lying clouds this morning, it beamed from behind the lighthouse and filled the sky with warm golden sunshine. Although the temperatures only rose to -10F as the day progress, the scene warmed the heart on a beautiful winter day along the shores of Lake Superior.God set the stars and planets into place to remind us of Him, what a privilege to be able to observe His creation.Psa 78:7 so that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God
It was the second major storm of April and the first Blizzard to pound Western Lake Superior with a solid Northeaster. 50-60 mile an hour winds howled off the big lake with waves as high as 15 feet. Ten inches of wet snow blew in horizontally and brought winter back for an April Visit.As I stood in the cold spray coming off the lake at Canal Park in Duluth, I was joined by dozens of "Storm Watchers" some of who drove many miles to experience the full brunt of a Superior Gale.The giant waves crashing into the shoreline, were not unlike those that occurred nearly 103 years ago in 1905 when the 430ft Steamer Mataafa attempted to enter the canal in a fierce November storm. The Mataafa approached the Ship Canal in a desperate attempt to reach safe harbor. The steamer was slammed by the waves into the end of the North Pier, where it struck the breakwater. The captain tried to free the ship, but the attempt was futile against the huge waves. The Mataafa came to rest in front of the same spot that I was standing today and was pounded by the waves overnight in the freezing temperatures. Nine of the ship's 24 crewmen perished that night while literally thousands of Duluthians watched helplessly from the shore or from windows on the hillside.The storm ended up destroying or damaging 29 vessels on Lake Superior, taking 36 seamen and causing property losses in the millions of dollars.God mixes the elements together to stir up storms, and he also controls and calms them before our eyes. It is truly a show of force not only to display His mighty power, but also, to remind us of our helplessness before His mighty hand. When the inevitable storms of life swirl in on us, the same God that controls the weather is our only "Safe Harbor".Some went off to sea in ships, plying the trade routes of the world.They, too, observed the LORD's power in action, His impressive works on the deepest seas.He spoke, and the winds rose, stirring up the waves.Their ships were tossed to the heavens and plunged again to the depths; the sailors cringed in terror.They reeled and staggered like drunkards and were at their wits' end. "LORD, help!" they cried in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves.What a blessing was that stillness as He brought them safely into harbor! Psa 107
Fishing boat off to the big lake.
September Full Moon
Lester Park Bridge
even in late January, the VIsta Star looks inviting.
February 19 - Early Morning Ice FishingFishermen head out onto Lake Superior for a morning catch. Besides the risk of the ice pack floating away from the shore, the fun of a morning catch on Lake Superior is nothing new and enjoyed by many local anglers.Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you, I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 God has provided us with a bountiful harvest of fish from Lake Superior over the ages and will continue to do so in the future.
Federal Kushiro
The Philip R Clarke arrives under the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge on a warm summer morning.
Sister Cities
Nordana Emilie
With the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge lit in teal color to bring attention to ovarian cancer, a laker arrives for another load of taconite.
Kaye E Barker - Built 1951, Length 767', Beam 70', Depth 36', Capacity (tons) 25900, Self unloading boom 250'
The federal Asahi waits at anchor off the Duluth Piers while the moon stids up through the horizon.
September Moon
January 17 - Frozen Assets On a frigid January day, the 1000 ft Paul R Tregurtha made its way into the Duluth Shipping Canal.As the Great Lakes shipping season ends mid-January, the large Lakers struggle through extreme weather conditions as they finish the season.During the eight weeks between shipping seasons, the large ships are repaired and refurbished while the crews get a much-needed rest.Come to me, all who labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28We all need rest at some point, both physically and spiritually. So take a few minutes today to reflect on where you are and where you are going! God knows your situation and offers rest beyond measure.
A stoll on the Duluth Lakewalk during a stron Noreaster can be refreshing and wet.
The freighter Cornelia waits at anchor to load grain in Duluth.
Hidden away on the grounds of the historic Glensheen Estate, the stone bridge that crosses over Tishere Creek is a testament to the workmanship of the stone masons who built it in 1905.
The Algolake departs Duluth on a frigid (-20F) December morning with the sun rising through the sea smoke to welcome the shiop back onto Lake Superior.
January 25 - Fire and IceWarm sunlight and ice-covered rocks blend to form a January scene repeated across the Lake Superior shore.The winter season is filled with spectacular scenes often never observed by anyone, yet, day by day, God makes them for His pleasure. Once in a while, we get to enjoy them also. So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12Small changes in time go unnoticed in our busy lives, but time moves on by minute, days, months, and years, sometimes without notice. So take a minute today to reflect on our blessings and thank God for each minute.
The 1000ft Paul R Tregurtha arrived in Duluth just as the light of dawn was breaking over Lake Superior.
Winter City - Duluth
The CSL Assiniboine arrived in Duluth on a cold January morning wrapped in sea smoke from the frigid below zero temperatures.
Sheet Ice Lighthouse
February 10 - Moonrise Through the BridgeA full moonrise is always spectacular, especially on cool February nights.The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge was built in 1910 and has spanned the shipping canal for over 100 years. This iconic bridge has stood against powerful storms, blazing heat, and extreme cold, all to the tribute of its architects, builders, and operators.Similarly, we rely on the proper functioning of our world, and if we do our part as stewards of the beautiful planet, God does his part to make it pleasing to our temporary stay in this world.His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' Matthew 25:21 Thank you, Lord, the master craftsman of the universe, for allowing us to view its grandeur.
First Light
Summer morning at Canal Park
Amity Creek - Seven Bridges Road
Glensheen Stone Bridge
July 23 - Dawns Early Light - Summer sunrises over Lake Superior come in the early hours of 5 AM. A walk in the cool morning air of the lakeshore to take in a "Superior Sunrise" makes the loss of sleep a small price to pay for the beauty to behold.The combination of light, colors, clouds, and water is calming to the soul and puts things into perspective as creation always points to God as our creator, the artist behind the scene.Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1
