Why I love the North Shore

Just about every time we decide it is time for our family to get out of town, we end up in the same place - the North Shore in Minnesota. It may not be as exciting as heading for Florida, but it our idea of the perfect getaway. In fact, if we didn't have so many ties in Hilliard, we would probably think really hard about moving there. It is gorgeous. Reminds me of Ireland but with lots and lots of trees. Even the weeds, made up mostly of blue Lupins, are pretty. Jason spent a good portion of his childhood in Beaver Bay and Silver Bay and knows the area well. Unlike Hilliard, it hasn't changed much in the last 20 years. Beaver Bay, with a population of 175, is the epitome of a small town. Everyone knows everyone, and crime is virtually unheard of. Even as an overprotective mother, I feel perfectly comfortable sending my kiddos outside to play while we finish up at a restaurant. Being the land of 1000 lakes, there is never a shortage of activity. Fishing and hiking in the warmer months, fishing and snowmobiling in the colder ones. Swimming if you are tough enough to handle the frigid water. When you get bored with nature, there is Lutzen and the Alpine Slide or skiing, the Split Rock Lighthouse, and the best pie you've ever had at Betty's Pies. As expected, we had a great trip this past week and were sad to leave. That's ok, we will be back soon!