The Cribs is the remnant of a sand and gravel loading dock built by Harvey Whitney in 1919. The idea was to speed the off-loading of aggregate for the booming construction trade in Duluth by letting the barges unload off shore and avoid the wait to enter through the busy canal. The problem was that without an outer harbor wall, the boats couldnt approach the dock when the weather was rough. By 1922 the project was abandoned and the Cribs was left to the ravages Lake Superior weather. Today, the Cribs is a popular swimming and diving spot in the summer.

An interesting place and a great spot if your looking for a unique geocache on the crib. Enjoy all all times of the year.