by Clarke Henning | May 28, 2021 | Cove Point Lodge
We’re thirty days away from the official first day of summer, and easing into Memorial Day Weekend. Our trees are leafing out, and the forest is a sea of green! Spring wildflowers are emerging, there’s a fresh and light breeze in the air…and we...
by Clarke Henning | May 20, 2021 | Cove Point Lodge, Fall on the North Shore
Spring has taken hold on the North Shore, and summer is just around the corner…but we’ve been working on our plans for fall, because we’ll be there before you know it! Guests often ask us when the best time is for fall colors on the North Shore, and...
by Clarke Henning | May 13, 2021 | Outdoor Activities, Waterfalls
Spring is easing it’s way through the North Shore…and we are ready! We hit the trail this week in Tettegouche State Park seeking the Cascades waterfall. This a slightly up and down 1.5 mile out and back hike, and you can access the trailhead from the...
by Clarke Henning | May 7, 2021 | Outdoor Activities, Waterfalls
Last week, we learned all about our North Shore cedar trees, so this week, we’re focused on where we love to find them…waterfalls! Have you visited Caribou Falls? It’s one of our favorite stops along Highway 61. Just a 20-minute drive along Lake...
by Clarke Henning | Apr 30, 2021 | Outdoor Activities
Happy Wander Freely Friday! This week, prompted by our river and waterfall explorations, we’ve been learning more about the white cedar tree! Before the light bright leaves of summer emerge, the cedar trees illuminate the riverbeds of the rivers on the North...
by Clarke Henning | Apr 23, 2021 | Cove Point Lodge
Thinking about your summer vacation? We sure are! We’re getting ready for your visit, and we can’t wait to see you. We also can’t wait for you to see us, and our refreshed lodge! We’d like to take a moment to thank our guests over the past...
by Clarke Henning | Apr 16, 2021 | Outdoor Activities, Waterfalls
We’ve been doing more dodging of raindrops than chasing waterfalls this week, so we’re looking back on some time we spent in the Temperance River State Park last spring.Temperance River State Park has just about everything you could ask for –...
by Clarke Henning | Apr 8, 2021 | Outdoor Activities, Waterfalls
More daylight means more trail time this month! Spring is in the air, and calling to us, so we couldn’t resist a late afternoon hike out to the Beaver River Falls along the Superior Hiking trail. We love this hike, and suggest bringing plenty of water and a...
by Clarke Henning | Apr 1, 2021 | Outdoor Activities
Though melting quickly, we found snow in the Superior National Forest this on our venture inland from the lodge and Lake Superior. While hiking along the Tomahawk snowmobile trail in Isabella, we took a moment to get up close and personal with one of our favorite...
by Clarke Henning | Mar 26, 2021 | Attractions
More than 35 light house keepers and their families have lived at Split Rock Light House. This week, we were lucky enough to experience this historical gem with the current light house keeper, Hayes Scriven. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is just under 7 miles from...
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