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North Shore Wildlife

north shore wildlife

The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of the best places for wildlife watching in Minnesota. With so much undisturbed wilderness, chances are high that you might come across some of the most majestic creatures North America offers.

Each of the eight state parks provides visitors a chance to explore the wilderness and habitat for animals from moose to deer to fox and gophers.

While you’re on a hike you might encounter some of the smaller creatures like squirrels, grouse and turkeys.

With so much water, fishing provides a chance to encounter a variety of marine creatures and going out for a scenic drive you might even see a black bear or other creature out looking for food.

The Minnesota DNR has great information on how you can share the wilderness with the wildlife that call it home and how you can leave as little impact as possible so we can keep the North Shore clean and healthy for generations to come.

If you capture a great photo of North Shore wildlife during your Minnesota adventure, share it on social media with the hashtag #NorthShoreExp

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Tettegouche State Park

Tettegouche State Park

Located about 58 miles (93) northeast of Duluth, Tettegouche State Park is one of eight state parks that make up Minnesota’s North Shore experience … Explore State Parks

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