The Midwestern Gentleman and I are off honeymooning on the gorgeous North Shore, which stunned my Yankee sensibilities the first time I visited it. I’m convinced Lake Superior is one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets (a secret every Midwesterner is in on, those lucky ducks). Stop by again for our next regularly scheduled post on Thursday, and I’ll have some photos and tales of foodie adventure to share.

Nope, that’s not the ocean. This is a view of Lake Superior from Palisade Head, Tettegouche State Park, MN.