May 6 – Cascading into Spring

With spring runoff in full swing, the rivers along the North Shore of Lake Superior are roaring with life. The Cascade River, one of the steepest rivers on Minnesota’s North Shore, is a favorite destination for photographers and hikers alike.

In the final few miles before reaching Lake Superior, the Cascade River drops nearly 900 feet in elevation, rushing through a narrow canyon and forming the stair-stepped waterfalls that give Cascade River State Park its name.

These dramatic cascades were carved over thousands of years as the river cut through ancient basalt bedrock—reminders of the immense geological forces that shaped the Lake Superior region. The river winds through rocky gorges, where sights, sounds, and the fresh scent of rushing water come together to create a scene that lingers long in memory.

“Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.” — Psalm 42:7

Waterfalls often symbolize the overwhelming power and abundance of God’s love. Like the rushing waters of spring, His grace flows freely and relentlessly toward us—an ultimate gift waiting to be received.