Split Rock - The Superior Light

It’s a story one hundred years in the making… Born from a November storm that claimed dozens of ships, the lighthouse towers above Lake Superior atop a 130-foot cliff. Split Rock’s keepers toiled in isolation to keep its light glowing, as a steady stream of ships sailed past, carrying the nation’s iron and timber to market. With the construction of Highway 61 along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior, the keepers’ duties expanded from tending the light station to becoming tour guides for thousands of eager tourists. Today, Split Rock Lighthouse stands as a tribute to the perseverance and hard work of a region. This documentary tells the story of the most-visited and photographed lighthouse on Lake Superior. Relive the history, and marvel at the beauty of this North Shore icon.