Camera Upgrade Wednesday

FYI,
This coming Wednesday, I will be replacing the Canal Cam with the new one that we raised funds for last December.  The image will be clearer with better dynamic range.

I will also be moving the camera mic into a better location to hear the announcements.

With any luck, it will be the best cam on the Great Lakes.

That said,  there will be a several hour outage while I make the changes.

Once again, thanks to everyone who donated to these projects.
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Barkers Island Ice Sculpture slowly returning to Lake Superior

The huge ice sculpture created on Barkers Island over the winter will be returning to Lake Superior over the next couple days.
See the story HERE

Camera News - Pier B Camera Off for awhile

The new Pier B complex is now under construction which has cut off access to the PierB camera for the time being. Once I can access the camera, we should get it back. It may be awhile however.

Although it isn't the same, I have put the Pier B Costruction Cam in it's place for now.

Superior Sunrise

Springtime is starting break in the Northland. As you can see from this mornings sunrise on the Canal Cam,  the sunrise azimuth is quickly moving North on the Lake Superior horizon.

Want to buy the Tall Ship Peacemaker!

The Peacemaker was one of the Tall Ships that visited Duluth in 2013. It has now been put up for sale. You can get more information HERE

360 Virtual View ---- Click image to look inside.

William A Irvin Pilothouse

Once the Flagship of the U.S.Steel Great Lakes Fleet, the William A Irvin now works as a harbor-side museum for tourists and residences alike to view a piece of our nautical heritage.

Take a 360 peek into the Irvin's Pilothouse by clicking on the image below.

Wisconsin Point Lighthouse

Since it finally warmed up today, I fired up the photo copter to take a closer look at the Wisconsin Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse, built in 1912 is the most beautiful and unique of the Twin Ports lighthouse and the most difficult to see up close.

  Find more info about the lighthouse HERE.

Notice the ice fishing houses further out on the lake.

Wisconsin Point Lighthouse

Welcome to Spring!

UPDATE: 17:00 3/4/2015 -  The Alder schedule has been postponed for awhile.  Soon though!

The CGC Alder will begin breaking up ice in the harbor tomorrow and will be out for a few days.

Fresh Snow

Even though Spring is just a few weeks away, it's good to see a fresh snowfall.  I enjoy taking snowflake pictures like this one every now and then. The wonders of "Little Things" never ceases to amaze me.
Yo can view more snowflakes in my Snowflake Gallery

NEW! Port Map Link

FYI, In the links box I have added a link to the Port Authority's Harbor Map. The Port Map is very informative as far as identifying locations.