While work continues on Riverwood Hideaway, Brien and I decided to spend a night at Cedarwood Hideaway as our guests would experience it.
We hiked the blue trail, which at this time of year is a little wet. It was too windy and dry for an outdoor fire, so we lit one in the wood stove and settled in for the evening. It wasn’t long before our pup, Lou, alerted us to something outside. When we went to the window, we both saw a gigantic bat fly through the yard. We believe it was a “Big Brown Bat” whose wingspan can reach up to sixteen inches. As it grew darker, we read books by the light of the propane and battery lamps.
In the morning, the sun rising cast a brilliant backdrop to the dark silhouette of forest. We had to head out fairly early, but had time to enjoy a little breakfast and delicious guest coffee from Duluth Coffee Company (purchased at Cedar Coffee Company in Two Harbors). As we loaded the car, we were excited to hear robins and the thumping sound of ruffed grouse - ultimate signs of spring!
This weekend, we also took a little time to walk the Lake Superior Shoreline in Two Harbors from the Edna G Tugboat to the Lighthouse. There are interpretive signs along the trail that tell some history of Two Harbors. That shoreline, known as Agate Bay, housed all of the buildings comprising the newly built town in the early 1880s. The resident tugboat has a long work history in the area as well. She is, at this time, in dire need of repairs. “Friends of the Edna G” are fervently working to raise money to save her from sinking into the lake.
The Edna G is parked near the Depot (History) Museum and train engine - a fun spot to check out some local history. There will be an August event in celebration of her service - see twoharborshideaways.com home page for a link to that and other events happening this summer.
We enjoyed our night as a guest and taking time to walk the interpretive trail along the shore.
Perhaps you can visit soon and check it out too.