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There are no designated trails in the Butterwort Cliffs SNA, so exploring the area alone is not recommended. Cascade River State Park occasionally offers interpretive walks through the Butterwort Cliffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA). Please note that the area is closed from April 1 to July 15 due to its status as a bird sanctuary. It’s just nice to know it's there! Alpine butterwort, the namesake of the area, is a carnivorous flowering plant that is endangered in Wisconsin and listed as “of special concern” in Minnesota due to its declining habitat. This plant is carnivorous because it traps small insects that crawl across its sticky, ground-hugging leaves. The insects become stuck, and the plant digests them using specialized enzymes. Two brown SNA signs mark the location of the SNA, both located just off the shoulder of Highway 61: one at the northeast corner of the SNA and the other at the northwest corner of the property.

The Cut Face Creek Wayside Area is located at the southern end of the Gitchi Gami State Trail, which starts in Grand Marais. This area offers ample public parking, picnic facilities, viewing benches, and public restrooms. It’s an excellent starting point for a bike ride or hike along the Gitchi Gami State Trail, which takes you five miles to Grand Marais.

Grand Marais Lighthouse stands as a prominent landmark at the entrance to the harbor of Grand Marais, Michigan, on the southern shore of Lake Superior. This white, square-pyramidal skeletal lighthouse, topped with a red lantern room, was first lit in 1898. Perched on a concrete pier that extends into the vast lake, it has guided countless vessels safely into the protected waters of Grand Marais Bay, a crucial harbor of refuge along a rugged stretch of coastline. Its sturdy construction and enduring presence are a testament to its vital role in maritime navigation and the rich history of the Great Lakes shipping industry.

This trailhead is a great starting point for day hikers to explore the area on the Border Route Trail (BRT). There is a parking area, restrooms, and drinking water, and it is right next to the McFarland Campground, which has five primitive campsites with tent pads, a fire ring, and a picnic table. The lake is an excellent spot for swimming and fishing and a great spot to stop for a picnic or a comfortable overnight stay. The camping fee is $17 on a first come, first served basis, payable online. Once you occupy your spot, make your payment here: https://yodelportal.com/mndnr/McFarland-Lake.

This campsite one of the best on the lake. The fire pit is well-placed on a rock platform high above the lake, offering breathtaking views to the east—perfect to watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee or tea to start your morning. There is a fantastic selection of several tent pads, and the latrine is in an ideal location, just out of the way. If you’re looking to stop for the day, this campsite is an excellent choice. It’s relatively close to the portage to Mountain Lake, so while you're here, you may hear groups passing by on the way to their next adventure.

This beautiful lake lies on the international border between the United States and Canada, nestled within the Boundary Waters (BWCAW). The boundary line runs right down the center of the lake instead of following the land, resulting from a treaty establishing the border based on historical canoe routes used by voyageurs. The only access to the lake is by canoe through portages from Duncan Lake, or by hiking the Border Route Trail or Caribou Rock Trail. In many areas along the shoreline, cliffs rise 300 to 400 feet above the lake's surface, formed by hard slates that resist erosion, creating stunning natural scenic overlooks.

Upper Falls Can be found just downstream from Devil's Kettle Falls. While a relatively short waterfall, the amount of water going over the falls makes for an impressive sight.

The views from the cliff top are spectacular, but be careful! Visitors have been known to have fallen in and swept to a watery demise.