Cove Point Lodge North Shore Blog
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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There is snow on the North Shore, now what?
In the winter, there are two kinds of people who visit the shore - the ones who go specifically for outdoor sports and activities, and the others who would rather NOT spend time in the fluffy white stuff.The first kind is easy, there is downhill skiing...
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10 Things People Say About Cove Point Lodge
It’s easy for us to say what you want to hear, but we don’t need to. Our guests can tell you themselves. We encourage you to go check out our 400 google reviews for honest and unsolicited reviews/feedback. We take pride in the transparency of opinions. Absolutely...
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North Shore Learning for Homeschoolers
Whether you teach kids in or out of the classroom, visiting Lake Superior with kids in tow can change the dynamic of the trip into an endless learning opportunity. Here are three ideas to bring learning into your adventure: Lake Superior Shipwrecks Start in Duluth...
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The Perfect 4 Days on Minnesota’s North Shore
It's a Perfect 4 Days on Minnesota's North Shore (in our opinion)! Thank you Condé Nast Traveler for including Cove Point Lodge in the 'ultimate version of the North Shore road trip'. We're honored. Make sure to check out the article below, many of our neighbors...
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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...
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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...
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