McQuade Safe Harbor – Stretch Your Legs and Stay Awhile
On your next trip to the North Shore, for some fun before you arrive, take Scenic 61 from Duluth to Two Harbors to keep close to Lake Superior. There are several points of interest along the way, one of them being McQuade Safe Harbor. There’s plenty of room to spread out, and this park like […]
Bean and Bear Loop Hike
The Bean and Bear loop hike is a favorite way to spend the day for local folks and visitors to the North Shore any time of year, but is especially rewarding in autumn. If fall colors are what you seek, the Bean and Bear loop hike is exactly what you’re looking for. This 6.3 mile […]
When you can’t get out – Nature is still what it’s all about
“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe. One fancies a heart like our own must be beating in every crystal and cell, and we feel like stopping to speak to the plants and animals as friendly fellow mountaineers.” – John Muir Like most […]
Gooseberry Falls – Down but not Dry
Gooseberry Falls State Park is a 3 hour hike, 1 hour bike ride, or an 11 minute drive from our front door, and is a guest favorite. Aside from the famous 5 waterfalls, there are miles and miles of trail through diverse forest, the Gooseberry River and gorge, and access to Lake Superior via Agate […]
Guest Appreciation Week – Join us to Celebrate You!
Gratitude. We’ve got it. We are so grateful for our team, our health, our beautiful land…and YOU! Our guests are absolutely the best, and we’ve got a whole week dedicated to celebrating you at the end of October. Join us from October 24th through October 31st for Guest Appreciation Week! Returning guests will find some […]
Friluftsliv – Find your Best Self
The best time to practice friluftsliv…is all the time! This Nordic concept of open-air living encourages outdoor experiences for all ages. Why get outside? Because it’s one of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and soul. There’s real science behind this. There have been close to 1,000 studies done throughout the […]
5 Reasons Autumn is for Adventure – Get Yours Booked Today!
Here we are, well into summer, and thinking about fall! If you aren’t able to stay with us this summer season…or if you’ve already been and have a hankering for more of the North Shore – here are five reasons why autumn is a great time for adventure. 1. The Superior Hiking Trail The Superior […]
Explore the Shore at Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center
Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center! If you’ve never been….get there. A visit to Sugarloaf Cove is a great way to experience the varied landscape of the North Shore, all in one easily accessible, beautiful place just off of Highway 61. Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center is a favorite with many of our team members, and is great […]
7 Reasons Why Summer on the North Shore is Superior
With spring in full swing, and summer just around the corner, it’s time to think about your North Shore adventure! Here are 7 reasons why a summer visit to Cove Point Lodge should be on your bucket list. 1. Lake Superior. Waking up with the sound of the waves and the sun rising over the […]
Memorial Day Weekend – Full Swing into Spring!
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 can’t wait to see you! If your path doesn’t lead you […]
