sea kayaking, and fishing for lake trout, salmon, and brown trout. The park also provides scuba diving access to the Madeira wreck, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Divers can also see parts of the Madeira in Little Two Harbors, where they were dumped in 1974 after an aborted salvage operation. Underwater artifacts from the settlements of Splitrock and Little Two Harbors can be seen in their respective bays. Park events The park's trail center hosts various public events, including music performances, nature walks, and history programs. Every year on November 10, the beacon of the lighthouse is lighted to commemorate the sunken SS Edmund Fitzgerald. This event attracts nearly 900 people each year. References External links Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Split Rock Lighthouse State Historic Site 1945 establishments in Minnesota Protected areas established in 1945 Protected areas of Lake County, Minnesota State parks of Minnesota Tombolos