| We camped at Superior in
Wisconsin, just across the river from Duluth which is in Minnesota. To most
outsiders this would be regarded as part of 'greater Duluth'. This is the
bridge over the river separating the two. It is so high because there are a
number of docks upstream and this is the largest inland port in the US. |  |
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Most of the docks are actually in Superior. This is a large loading dock for
iron ore although it is now no longer used, having been replaced by larger,
more automated loading facilities. |
| The other major export is
grain. I'm not sure what this complex is for but it occupies a large area of
waterfront in Superior. |  |
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Now this is a grain silo complex, with a huge railroad yard in the
foreground. |
| Two Burlington Northern &
Santa Fe switcher locos in the dockyard area. This is one of the largest
railroad companies in the US covering from Florida to Washington State. In
any major rail centre, it is common to find locos and stock from many
railroads. |  |
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Viewed across the harbour this is another silo complex. From its looks, this
may be for coal which is the third major traffic flow through the port. |
| This is the complex next
door. Perhaps this one is for grain again. |  |
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In the Duluth harbour area is this, relatively small, retired 'laker' It is
possible to have a guided tour around this ship and the coastguard tug
moored next to it. |
| A lifting pedestrian
bridge across a small dock entrance with a cruise boat inside. This is now
almost certainly only maintained as a tourist attraction.. |  |
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Yet another obese American. At least this one has an excuse. Must be Mummy
bear... |
| Duluth metropolitan area
has a population just over 250,000 and a city centre which looks like many
others of comparable size in the US. In 1869 it had 14 families! |  |
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And as we left we approached one of those impressive public buildings,
probably the law courts. |
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