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The Superior National Forest byway takes travelers on a relaxing wooded drive from the North Shore to the communities of the Iron Range. As with the Gunflint Trail, there are no towns along the way, so enjoy the natural beauty and the chance to observe the area’s 155 species of breeding birds. Migrating hawks can be witnessed over the Laurentian Divide at the Skibo Vista Scenic Overlook. The 1913 Toimi School and the Timber Arch Bridge are two historic highlights. Fall color buffs will delight in the spectacular reds and yellows of the hardwoods, and the towering pines.
More info:
800-777-8497 www.superiorbyways.com
QUICK TRIPS
Constructed in 2003, the route has wide, paved shoulders, picnic areas and several roadside stops that make it easy to pull over to spot wildlife and to take a photo. The Cadotte Lake Recreation Area is about midway along the byway, with a boat landing, fishing deck, beach and picnic area.
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LENGTH: 61 Miles
ROUTE: Between Aurora and Silver Bay
ALONG THE BYWAYS
City of Hoyt Lakes
201 Kennedy Memorial Dr,
Hoyt Lakes, 55750
218-225-2344
www.hoytlakes.com
The City of Hoyt Lakes welcomes you! Fisherman’s Point Campground: 70 wooded campsites on Whitewater Lake; 9-hole golf course: two sets of T-boxes; access to paved biking/hiking trails; miles of well-groomed snowmobile/ATV trails surround the city.
Fortune Bay Resort Casino
1430 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, 55790
218-753-6400, 800-992-7529
www.fortunebay.com
Championship wilderness golf course. Located on Lake Vermilion. Full-service marina. Bois Forte Heritage Museum. RV Park. 24-hour Casino. Full-service resort. 174 spectacular rooms and suites. Meeting and conference space. Three great restaurants. Great entertainment.
Iron Range Tourism Bureau
403 First St N, Virginia, 55792
800-777-8497
www.ironrange.org
Running between Minnesota’s historic Iron Range and beautiful Lake Superior, the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway links communities steeped in the tradition of mining and graced by their surroundings. The shortest, most memorable route between Lake Superior and the Iron Range.
Lake Vermilion Resort
Association
320 Hwy 53 N, Cook, 55723
800-648-5897
www.lakevermilionresorts.com
The 40,000 acres of Lake Vermilion are nestled between the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageur’s National Park; gateway to Superior National Forest; starting point for the Discovery Tour, 90- and 135-mile scenic drives.
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