Take This 2 Hour Fall Drive
This 2-hour, 110 mile drive along Minnesota’s North Shore that might just be the best place to see fall colors in Minnesota. Check out the Minnesota DNR fall color finder to find the best time to go, then pack up the car for a trip up north. Here’s what you’ll discover: The road – Highway […]
MN “Big Things” Tour
Minnesota is home to many “big things” such as Paul Bunyan and Babe his blue ox in Bemidji, or Big Fish in Bena, or A Northern Pike in Erskine, The World’s Largest Snowman in North St. Paul, the World’s Largest Pelican in Pelican Rapids, and the Otter in Fergus Falls. But did you know you […]
Vacationing with or without Pets
We get asked if we allow pets. In short the answer is no. However, service dogs (not emotional support animals) are welcomed and allowed under the laws of the ADA. Cove Point Lodge has had a long history of being pet free. In 2018 we did a trial of allowing pets in some rooms/cottages. However, […]
Simple Pleasures of Simple Vacations
Some of the best vacations are the simple ones. At Cove Point Lodge, you can just make your reservation and the rest will fall into place once you arrive. No need to make big plans or labor over maps. You can show up and start vacationing from the first moment you step out of the […]
ID’ing Plants on the Trail
Did you know that there are apps for your phone that can ID plants just by snapping a photo while out on the trail? PictureThis- Plant Identifier is one that you can carry with you and learn about the ecosystem for while you are visiting. Knowing what plants are surrounding you can make a hike […]
Hot Weather Tips
Did you know the lodge was originally built without Air Conditioning? It wasn’t needed. Generally, the cool breeze of Lake Superior would keep the building cool without the need for A/C. A few years ago, the trend for hotter days increased and A/C was installed in some of our rooms for the comfort of vacationing […]
Luck in the Lights
For some, viewing the beauty of the northern lights dancing in the sky is a bucket list item that can be hard to check off. If you are lucky to be on the shore during an episode of Northern Lights, go no further than the point at Cove Point Lodge. Most folks have a flashlight […]
North Shore Adventure Park Now Open
North Shore Adventure Park is a combination experience of zip line and climbing fun for kids, teens, adults and groups. Different challenge levels for beginners or experience climbers. The Adventure Park on the North Shore provides family fun for ages 7 and up! This aerial forest adventure is an exhilarating, yet safe experience for all […]
Secret Spring Attractions
Most often you hear of visiting the “big guys” – you know, Split Rock Lighthouse, Gooseberry Falls, Tettegouche State Park, etc. But, maybe you are the type that wants to go to the places less traveled, see or find hidden gems along the way. Here is where those people are headed this spring. (and believe […]
Traveling to the North Shore with Kids
Do you have small children, but still want a vacation you can enjoy? The North Shore offers a wonderful naturescape of enjoyment for kids. At Cove Point Lodge, children love to explore the pebble beach of the cove. Here they will enjoy endless time of throwing rocks in the lake, watching the waves roll in, […]
