The North Shore portion is on the official Minnesota State Historical ... Scenic Byways Program provides maps and directions for a one-day tour of Highway 61. Start at the Lake Superior Maritime ...

The drive itself is part of the appeal of trips to the area – with its expansive views of the lake and many views of craggy ...

then head north along Lake Superior on Highway 61 toward Grand Portage State Park—overshoot your trip by a couple miles, and you'll end up in Canada. Minnesota shines in summer, with daytime ...

"The Scenic Route" is a new book that dives into how Minnesota's Highway 61 and therefore the North Shore developed and ...