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Palisade Head

Imagine a giant cliff by a huge lake! Palisade Head is a super tall rock that stands guard over Lake Superior.

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Palisade Head, Tettagouche State Park 7/10/21

Palisade Head, Tettagouche State Park 7/10/21

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Columnar-jointed rhyolite (Palisade Rhyolite, North Shore Volcanic Group, Mesoproterozoic, 1096-1097 Ma; Palisade Head, northeastern Minnesota, USA) 3
Climber, Palisade Head, Tettagouche State Park 7/10/21
Palisade Head, North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota
Climber, Palisade Head, Tettagouche State Park 7/10/21
Rock Climber at Palisade Head
Wintry Palisade Head
Palisade Head, Tettagouche State Park 7/10/21
Wintry Palisade Head II
Columnar-jointed rhyolite (Palisade Rhyolite, North Shore Volcanic Group, Mesoproterozoic, 1096-1097 Ma; Palisade Head, northeastern Minnesota, USA) 1
Palisade Head, Tettagouche State Park 7/10/21
View from Palisade Head

Key Facts

Location
North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota.
Part of
Tettegouche State Park.
Height Comparison
Much taller than a school bus.
What it is
A rocky headland jutting into Lake Superior.

Meet the Mighty Cliff!

Palisade Head is like a giant, rocky finger pointing up from the land towards the sky. It's a special place called a headland, which means it juts out into the water. This amazing cliff is found along the big, blue Lake Superior in Minnesota.

It's part of a park called Tettegouche State Park, but it's a little bit separate, like a special island of rock! It's located on a scenic road, Highway 61, which is fun to drive on.

How Tall is This Giant?

Palisade Head is super tall! It's much taller than a school bus, and even taller than a big playground slide. Imagine standing at the bottom and looking all the way up to the top. It's a long, long way! From the top, you can see the sparkling blue water of Lake Superior stretching out for miles and miles. It's a perfect spot to feel like you're on top of the world and see how big nature can be.

A Rocky Home!

This giant cliff is made of tough rock that has been around for a very, very long time. It was formed by ancient forces deep inside the Earth. Over many years, the wind and waves of Lake Superior have shaped its sides, making it look the way it does today. It's a natural wonder that shows us the power of the Earth and water working together.

Why We Love Palisade Head!

People love visiting Palisade Head because it's so beautiful and offers amazing views. You can stand at the top and feel the wind on your face while looking at the vast lake. It's a great place for pictures and for learning about nature. It reminds us how incredible our planet is and why we should protect these special places for everyone to enjoy.

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