Cove Point Lodge North Shore Blog
The Perfect Minnesota Biking Destination
Cove Point Lodge is right in the heart of one of the best biking destinations in Minnesota! The North Shore is a destination for recreational and hard-core bicyclists. Whatever type of biking...
Basecamp for Beargrease
Cove Point Lodge can be the perfect basecamp for Beargrease. Race day for Beargrease is Sunday, January 27th-Monday, January 28th and starts at Billy's Bar in Duluth. You can catch the race day...
North Shore Winter Getaway Packing List
Why is winter a great time to head up north? The beauty when the trees are covered in ice, snow, and frost is unlike any summer view. As you drive up Hwy 61, you will spot little remote cabins,...
A North Shore Christmas Tradition
We hope that you had a special Thanksgiving and Christmas season surrounded by family and friends. Every year a favorite tradition at Cove Point Lodge is our Christmas celebration and this year...
Why get away from the snow, to ah….. MORE snow?
The winter vacationers to Cove Point Lodge don’t want you to know the secret. Winter up north is magical. Rivers are paused as the frozen water covers the rocky river bed, and the night stars...
The Experts Spill Where Their Top-Stops are on the North Shore
Whether you are a seasoned traveler to the North Shore, or a novice who doesn’t know how to pack for the ever-changing weather patterns of the great lake, there are always gems to discover as you...
Lake Superior Safety Tips
While the exact number isn’t known, there is said to be about 6,000 shipwrecks and 30,000 lives lost on Lake Superior. This data is not to be taken lightly. While finding a safe cove to splash...
Packing Year Round for the North Shore
Packing for your vacation up north is never as easy as it sounds. Lake Superior provides its own weather bubble called the Lake-effect. In the winter that may mean more or less snow, or warmer...
Lake Freighters and Salty Ships on Lake Superior: Schedule/Ship Watching Spots
The view from Cove Point Lodge is truly remarkable. From the sunrises and sunsets, to the weather rolling over the ocean-like waves. For newcomers to the shore, it may be surprising the number...
The Magic of Gales of November
Gales of November Magic at Cove Point Lodge The biggest secret (that we almost don’t want to tell you) is that November can be a magical time to visit the shore. Why? Well, we’ll tell you the 5...