Grand Marais – Mn: Grand Marais and the surrounding areas of the north shore have been an important location in my life for a long time. For many years my parents spent time there on their way to and from Bearskin Lodge, a resort located on the historic Gunflint trail, they would spend their anniversary there every year. As my brother and I got older we eventually spent a couple family trips there and in other areas along the north shore of Minnesota. The specific trip these photos are from was for a blacksmithing class my dad and I attended at the North House Folk School located right in the harbor.

One of my favorite locations in Grand Marais is Artist’s Point, a rocky peninsula where the harbor’s breakwater was built off of. This is one of my favorite areas in Grand Marais because of how large and flat the rocks are, it’s a gorgeous spot for sunsets and enjoying the breeze off the lake.