Split Rock

     I'd thought I knew what to expect from my visit to Split Rock. I had seen plenty of pictures of the lonely lighthouse towering over Lake Superior in books and travel and photography magazines, but somehow my actual visit was both more and less than I had expected.

    
     More---because, the pictures only showed the lighthouse, lake and cliff.  Below and beyond the light were endless delights to discover and enjoy.  I spent most of my visit exploring the trails, watching boats gather in the cove, climbing over rocks and admiring one of my favorite creations...lichen.

     
      Less---because, the weather wasn't as cooperative as I would have liked.  I kept waiting for that "perfect" light to appear, but it never was as beautiful as I had hoped.  I plan to return to Split Rock soon.  I already have my campsite picked out; right on the beach, looking up at the lighthouse on its rugged cliff.