Okay, so you know me, I can NEVER be wordless - maybe I should have saved this for Show & Tell Friday. Oh well! Here are more photos from our visit to Duluth on August 1st to see the tall ships.
 There were 3 ships, this is the U.S. Brig Niagara (the biggest) that we toured. A proud moment coming in - escorted by lots of smaller boats. This is all part of Minnesota's 150th birthday celebration this year. These Tall Ship Photos are courtesy of my good friend, Patti, who arrived the day before to see the ships come in - wish I had been there then. THANKS Patti!
Just barly clearing the Aerial Lift Bridge (Facts: Home Port: Erie, PA, Length 198', Height: 121')
 They offer Sailing School Programs either a 1-day program onboard the Niagara - learning the history of the ship, the Battle of Lake Erie, and the War of 1812. Day Sail Students are invited to participate with the crew and trainees in hauling on lines and setting sails. Or the untimate fieldtrip - a 2-4 week Live-Aboard Program where you are part of the working crew. It's for ages 16 & up - wouldn't that be a neat experience for a dad & son! (tution for 2-4 wks. is $1,200). For more info. click here.
 Here's what we usually see coming into the Duluth Port, not nearly as pretty.
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