Tag: Lake Walk

Lake Walk Galley Opens

Crabby Bill’s got a little bit of an overhaul and is now “billed” as the Lakewalk Galley. Today was the christening for the ol’vessel that resides at the beginning of the Lakewalk. The Lakewalk Galley opened in true shipping style with the Mayor breaking a bottle of champagne over the bow.



Justin Steinbach, who is no stranger to great food on a boat (the Vista), together with Derek Snyder of the Lake Avenue Café, have created a great mini restaurant. A lot of the fare will be the same as Crabby Bill’s (mini doughnuts!!!). That said, there are going to be some great additions to the menu; if it’s anything like Lake Ave, I’m sure it won’t disappoint (fish sandwich!!!). You won’t want to feed the birds with this – and besides, that’s illegal, please don’t feed the birds! This will be a great escape for a Friday lunch! The perfect distance from downtown to enjoy a good walk and a great lunch. See you there!

Our Lakewalk Friend

We were out for a quick Grandmas Marathon training run the other day and came across a (not so little) friend near the Lakewalk. We were just east of the 32nd Ave East and Tischer Creek when a fellow Duluthian flagged us down. “Hey, just so you know. There’s a bear about 100 yards up the path.” Well this is going to be interesting.

Thankfully, at this time, he was off the path quite a ways. He still looked pretty lethargic and was laying down basking in the sunshine (just like the rest of Duluth!). We watched him for a few seconds, snapped this bad picture, and went on our way.

On the way back he was still laying in the same spot, still soaking up the rays. We have heard of this bear around but have never seen him. From the sounds of it, he’s a regular in the Congdon neighborhood. Not sure if this is the famous Bert that was cooling in a kiddie pool a few years ago but it appears that they warm weather has woken up our furry woodland friends, so be sure to keep your furry family members on leash. The last thing you want is a run-in with Bert!