A view of Bear Lake (foreground) and Bean Lake along the Superior Hiking ... The association is working on the projects in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

A view of Bean Lake along the Superior Hiking Trail near Silver Bay. The Bean and Bear Lakes Loop will close for repair work on May 15.

Part of the rugged, 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail includes overlooks hundreds of feet above Bean and Bear lakes near Silver Bay, Minn., dramatic scenes that draw hikers (and photograph-seekers ...

A backcountry lake in the shape of a teardrop sits ... Even hot spots in Minnesota like Bean and Bear lakes can be quiet outside of the busiest times, Luokkala said. [image_credit]Instagram ...