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Our granddaughter from Georgia is visiting this week so we spent a few days exploring the North Shore.

While heading back from Duluth we had a picnic along the beach. That’s when we heard the North Shore Steam Train. We drove to one of the crossings and watched as it chugged its way along the tracks.

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Our granddaughter took this photo as the train stopped at one of the crossings.

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We heard that the Pink Lady’s-Slippers were in bloom on top of Palisade Head in Tettegouche State Park. They grow on the top of the highest hill seen in this photo.

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We hiked to the top not only to see the lady’s-slippers but also for the beautiful views.

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The spring green color in the new leaves is so vibrant at this time of year.

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There are several overlooks that provide beautiful views from Palisade Head. Addie commented afterwards that “It is so beautiful up here”.

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Pink Lady's-slipper 001

Our granddaughter found 43 Pink Lady’s-Slippers in full bloom.

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That is more than most years so the moisture we got early this year must have helped.

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This orchid is also called the Stemless Lady’s-Slipper.

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At Jay Cooke State Park the Yellow Lady’s-Slippers are blooming.

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This double was exceptionally beautiful.

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Strawberry Moon

This was also the week of the Strawberry Full Moon.

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