If you have ever driven up the North Shore on Highway 61, just past Two Harbors, you’ll likely recognize the Silver Creek Cliff tunnel pictured above. However, you might not know its interesting history. History of the Silver Creek Cliff Tunnel The 1,344-foot tunnel, which was built in the early 1990s, has dramatically changed the experience of driving on Highway 61. Prior to the 1920s, drivers had to take a detour away from Lake Superior, adding many miles to their commute. After the 1920s, a narrow two-lane road took drivers along the cliff’s edge which dropped into Lake Superior. The [...]