Cove Point Lodge North Shore Blog
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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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...
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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...
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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...
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