by Clarke Henning | Mar 22, 2022 | Cove Point Lodge, Nearby State Parks, Outdoor Activities
Sweden takes their right to wander seriously. So seriously, that you are free to hike, bike, picnic, even camp…anywhere you like, as long as you respect nature. We’re not in Sweden so you can’t meander just anywhere….but we have plenty of room...
by Clarke Henning | Feb 25, 2022 | Cove Point Lodge
The average high temperature during the day in Beaver Bay in March is 39°F…and after a cold, windy and snowy February, we are hoping that this year follows suit! We’re looking forward to a little frolicking in the snow before spring begins to fully take...
by Clarke Henning | Feb 8, 2022 | Outdoor Activities, Waterfalls
Snow, snow, beautiful snow…We love snow! But as our time with the sun grows longer and the sunrise shifts along the horizon of Lake Superior…we are beginning to dream of receding ice, awakening trees, and two of our very favorite things – rushing...
by Clarke Henning | Jan 20, 2022 | Cove Point Lodge, Food & Drink, Winter on the North Shore
What are some of your favorite things that come along with winter? When temperatures drop, and our landscape is blanketed with snow, our thoughts turn to snowshoes, winter hikes, waves on the lake…and a glass of wine as evening winds its way across Lake...
by Clarke Henning | Dec 26, 2021 | Cove Point Lodge, Winter on the North Shore
Godt Nytt År, takk for det gamle! (Happy New Year, thank you for the past year). It’s been quite a turn around the sun for Cove Point Lodge and the team who care for it, and we are very grateful for what we’ve accomplished together, and for you! It has...
by Clarke Henning | Dec 14, 2021 | Cove Point Lodge, Winter on the North Shore
Tis the season at Cove Point Lodge! As is tradition, our Christmas tree joined us for this holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving. That evening, our first snow along with Santa and Ollie the elf introduced themselves to our guests and were welcomed happily. ...
by Clarke Henning | Oct 21, 2021 | Attractions, Outdoor Activities
As our available daylight hours wane with our movement through the seasons into late fall, we’re still exploring the Superior National Forest before snowf alls, and we’re doing an entirely different sort of adventuring. This week, we took a late afternoon...
by Clarke Henning | Oct 14, 2021 | Attractions, Outdoor Activities
The Superior National Forest has been close to our hearts this fall, following a summer that brought wildfires inside it’s boundaries. We’re happy to report that most areas are open again, and nature is waiting to spend some time with you! Here are a few...
by Clarke Henning | Oct 1, 2021 | Attractions, Outdoor Activities
George Crosby Manitou Park is home to a wide variety of trails, landscape, and scenery. This is a rugged wilderness park, and wildlife abounds. One of the most accessible but often overlooked hikes is the boardwalk loop around Benson Lake. This week, we took an early...
by Clarke Henning | Sep 7, 2021 | Attractions, Outdoor Activities
What’s better than a scenic drive up the North Shore from Cove Point Lodge? Stopping for lunch in Grand Marais, and spending some time at Artists Point! The inspiration for many pictures, paintings, and musings over the years, this spot provides fingers of rock...
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