John, I spent my first 28 years in northern Mn and most of my family and relatives still live there. I love the North Shore and Grand Marais is one of my favorite little northern destinations. From there we will turn and head up the Gunflint Trail. The scenery along the lake is gorgeous. It's always nice and cool as well.
One of my Dads cousins used to live in Thunder Bay, I'm not sure he is still around.