A grand opening ribbon cutting event will be held on Friday, May 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to celebrate the recent facility improvements at Mt. Josephine State Wayside Rest, located on Hwy. 61 near Grand Portage.
Representatives of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and North Shore Scenic Drive Council will be present to highlight the significance of this new resource.
The wayside is a popular stopping point for travelers on the North Shore Scenic Drive (Hwy. 61), a nationally recognized All-American Road scenic byway.
The wayside offers the traveler spectacular views of Lake Superior and Isle Royale in the distance, including an impressive observation deck jutting out from the cliff. Other improvements made at the wayside include a picnic table area and restroom facilities.
