Beaver Bay, MN

As the oldest continuous settlement along Lake Superior’s North Shore, Beaver Bay is a quiet, scenic town right where the Beaver River flows into the big lake. Living here puts outdoor recreation right in your backyard, with the paved Gitchi-Gami State Trail linking town directly to Split Rock Lighthouse State Park along Highway 61. It is a tight-knit community anchored by longtime local traditions like the annual spring Smelt Fry and a deep history as the birthplace of John Beargrease, the legendary sled dog mail carrier.