Crescent City

April 1 - Crescent City A crescent moon quietly glows over the city of Duluth, where only a few residents are awake to enjoy it. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Psalm 8 Each day is a gift from the One who made all things!

Amnicon Falls Bowstring Bridge

April 2 - Bowstring BridgeThe Bowstring Bridge across the Amnicon River graces the beauty of this wonderful park located near Superior Wisconsin.

Ice Resistance

April 3 Thick lake ice slows up lakers as they make their way to open water.

Late Snow

Whitetail deer seeming suprised by a late April storm.

Split Rock Seascape

April 5 - Split Rock Seascape Lake Superior kicks up some waves at Split Rock Beach. While it is still only April, the shoreline around Lake Superior is showing its beauty in a summer-like fashion. You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them. Psalm 89:9 The Power of God is evident in all that surrounds us.

Eagle Eye

April 6 - Eagle Eye A bald eagle watches closely as its nest is nearby. Recognized by its white head, brown body, and hooked yellow beak, the bald eagle, has been the national emblem of the United States of America since 1782. Is it at your command that the eagle mounts up and makes his nest on high? Job 39:27

April Snowfall at Gooseberry

April 7 - April Snow at Gooseberry Falls A mid-April snowstorm blanketed Gooseberry Falls with a beautiful coat of fresh snow. Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb. Revelation 22:1 A clean, fresh snowfall is lovely to enjoy any time of year.

Gooseberry Falls

Springtime in the Northland brings waterfalls back to life.

April Noreaster

April 16 - April Noreaster Duluth Lighthouses stand up to gale force winds. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Psalm 107:29

Rollers!

Lake Superior storms cam be very powerful in mid-April as shown by these waves at Canal Park.

Shovel Point

Springtime is slowly returning to the Northland as winter bigins to lose it icy grip.

Wave Power

April 12 - Wave Power A Lake Superior storm builds powerful waves at Crystal Bay near Tettegouche State Park. You could feel the earth's vibration as the powerful waves slammed against the rocky shoreline. May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy,... Colossians 1:11 God displays His power in nature and in our hearts.

April Storms

April 14 - April Storms April is a very dynamic month for weather. However, winter does not give up easily, and the battle between weather fronts produces incredible weather phenomena. From its chamber comes the whirlwind and cold from the scattering winds. Job 37:9 Beauty is often found in the storms of life.

Lake Superior Shores

Waves from an April storm pound the North Shore of Lake Superior. “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,..." Isaiah 55:10

A little Help From Some Friends

The John J Munson gets som assistance from the Heritage tugs.

Amnicon Covered Bridge

April 18 - Spring Runoff Spring Runoff is in full swing at Amnicon State Park. The roar of falling water welcomes a new season. All streams run to the sea, but the sea is not full; to the place where the streams flow, there they flow again. Ecclesiastes 1:7 Springtime represents a new season and new life. Take the time to enjoy and appreciate it.

Fisherman's Watch

April 19 - Fishermans' Pier Fishers gather to try their luck at catching lake trout from the piers of the Duluth Shipping Canal. And God blessed them. And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth." Genesis 1:28

Stormy waters at Split Rock

April 20 Stormy Waters Lake Superior waves roll onto the shoreline at Split Rock Lighthouse. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 God is with us in the storms of life, providing comfort to the weary.

Blatnik Bridge Twilight

April 21st - Lights from the Blatnik Bridge reflect off the St. Loui Bay.

Springtime Bridge on the Brule

Springtime on the Brule River is often snow covered.

Baby Owl

Just haning around it's nest with it's sibling is this baby Great Horned Owl

Whoo's on Watch

A young owl keeps an eye on things.

Surf's Up!

An April Noreaster stirs up Lake Superior into a powerful display wind and waves.

Federal Kushiro

The Federal Kushiro sits at anchor waiting for it's turn to load grain in Duluth.