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DULUTH – With most of Minnesota in a state of drought, the rushing waters of many of the region s inland tributaries and rivers have slowed to a trickle, including the western side of the North Shore s Gooseberry Falls. Its lower falls have run dry, offering a rare view of the famous waterway.
While it s not unusual for that side to dry up, it s usually later in the summer, said Nick Hoffmann, assistant park manager for Gooseberry Falls State Park.
Gooseberry River, which drains from the Gooseberry watershed, is flowing but at a lower rate. If this dry weather continues, there is a possibility the falls could dry up in late August, Hoffmann said, which hasn t happened in about 15 years.
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July 20, 2021
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– Drought conditions are common throughout the upper Midwest right now and that’s impacting some of the many tourist destinations up the North Shore, but Gooseberry Falls is still expecting a busy peak visitation stretch, despite the current lower water levels.
Gooseberry Falls is described as the gateway to the North Shore.
Located just 15 minutes North of Two Harbors, the state park features about 20 miles of hiking trails, beautiful picnic areas and upper, middle and lower falls which are accessible to people year-round.
It’s much drier than usual at Gooseberry right now, meaning less water is flowing.