Wednesday, June 24, 2009

B17 Flying Fortress

The Experimental Aircraft Association brought in a restored B-17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast” to the Superior Airport.
Click on the picture to take a walk through the shiny old "war bird". The aircraft is one of only 14 such airplanes still flying, the “Flying Fortress” is an icon of the Allied strategic bombing effort that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II.
More information on this plan is available at: http://www.b17.org/
View the Virtual Tour by clicking this picture or here. View additional pictures here.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Duluth Skyline Drive

Click HERE or on the picture to take the tour
Overlooking Duluth, the Skyline Parkway gives you bird’s-eye view of the harbor and the endless shoreline of Lake Superior. Observation points along the scenic drive provide picture-perfect views of the city, the lake and many parks. On the northern end of the parkway is Hawk Ridge an excellent vantage point for watching migratory birds in spring and fall.
Take this virtual tour and stop at 12 different observation points along the 30 mile drive.