Cove Point Lodge North Shore Blog
Sea Smoke, What is it?
Let’s just start by saying Lake Superior is amazing! The lake doesn’t behave like a typical lake, nor does it behave like the ocean. The great lakes are unique and amazing, which should be experienced by everyone in their lifetime. In the winter, sea smoke...
How the Lake Effects the Weather
Snow at home can be a pain to shovel and plow, but the beauty of the snow on the trees, and the dampening of sound creating a winter silence that is second to none is amazingly beautiful. Did you know that Lake Superior has the greatest impact on local snowfall...
Four things to do on a winter getaway that don’t involve going outside
We all need to get away. But sometimes we don’t want to bundle up and be in the cold, or we are not into winter sports, or our joints don’t handle the thick snow like they used to. No fear, you can enjoy Cove Point Lodge regardless. Book your accommodations...
No need to wait for Valentines Day, a birthday, or an Anniversary. Book the Ultimate Date Night Package
Let’s be real. Life is busy with work, kids, activities. There will always be reasons not to get away, but in a time when “self care” is preached as something we all need to do, it is vital for relationships too. Warm up with this ultimate date night getaway while...
Snowmobile Trips: Why Cove Point Lodge is the best place to stay
Pull your trailer in, unload, and enjoy your trip! At Cove Point Lodge, we welcome our guests to park your trailer and sleds in the upper part of the parking lot for FREE, and encourage you to take off from our driveway right to the North Shore State Trail (among...
Dog Sledding Adventures for all Ages
For many, the perfect day would be filled with gorgeous views, a little physical activity, and furry friends. If this sounds like you, you have to book a dog sledding adventure. While there are several options, we have had guests use Chilly Dogs (close to Ely) for...
No Trail Necessary: 5 Snowshoe tips for beginners
Enjoy the snow, and give snowshoes a try. Did you know Cove Point Lodge has snowshoes to use for FREE? What a great way to make winter memories! Depending on how long you walk and the terrain you choose, snowshoeing can provide a good aerobic workout, often more...
The History of Mickey’s Fish House
Mickey’s Fish House down by the campfire is reminiscent of fishing operations that dot the coastline throughout places like the Sognefjord. But this quaint shelter isn’t a recent addition to the shore. This is the original Fish House that Mickey Lornston used...
10 Places for Winter Activities on the Shore
Cove Point Lodge is centrally located on the North Shore. What does that mean for you? It means that Cove Point is basically equal distance from Duluth, Grand Marais, and Ely. Stay at Cove Point Lodge and enjoy the full spectrum of the North Shore. Great...
Hygge at Cove Point Lodge
Why do we love Cove Point Lodge in the winter? Hygge! If you browse photos of tiny fjord villages in Norway, they will remind you of our own Fjord Village. Small brightly colored building nestled into the hillsides… windows aglow with warmth, and the quiet...
