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









