I knew the “Sea Stack”, formerly an arch in Tettegouche State Park, was popular among photographers and park visitors. But upon its collapse into Lake Superior during a storm over the weekend, I saw the impact its disappearance across the state.
All the Facebook photography groups I’m in were talking about it. My Instagram story feed was dominated by photographers sharing their shots of the stack in memory. Pioneer Press and KSTP media outlets picked up the story. Everyone fondly said:
Rest in Piece
Credit to Mary Amerman
It made me remember the 24th Ave Bridge in Minneapolis and how it was destroyed before massive construction on highway 35W began. It supplied the premier, iconic view of the Minneapolis skyline.
I still wonder if a location has sprung up as the newest city vantage, the newest iconic view in the Twin Cities. I can’t put a finger on it and it may take time.
In the meantime, if you asked me what iconic locations remained, the very next one would easily be the Split Rock Lighthouse.
Credit to J. Briol Images.
It’s difficult for me to find motivation to photograph these locations due to the high volume of shots I see here and I’d rather explore other areas of the parks or city. But there is no doubt that Minnesotans have their favorites. Time erodes all things and we’ll sure see more iconic changes as well as new ones spring up.
The North Star Nook 
I’m with you. I prefer to check out lesser known sites though I do love the iconic sites. The challenge is to see it from a fresh vantage though that is not easy when “millions” have shot the site.
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Hey Stephen, glad to be back blogging and replying to a comment from you. It’s a good practice of creativity to visualize and think of a new vantage. I think the allure of other places is just I found beauty
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