Wander this Winter at Cove Point Lodge
There is something very special about experiencing the power of Lake Superior contrasted with the peacefulness of the northern forest in the winter that we look forward to every year. Did you know that spent outside during the daylight hours increases our overall happiness by raising our serotonin levels, and that one of the great […]
Summer is Blooming at Cove Point Lodge
Summer is the season for lounging lakeside, s’mores at the campfire, adventures on the trail…and wildflowers! We took a walk on Wednesday from the lodge to the cove to so that we could bring a few of our summer blooms home to you. We’re enjoying the blossom of mid-summer, and we are happy to report […]
Explore the Shore From Our Front Door!
There’s so much to see and do on the North Shore, that sometimes we lose focus about what is just beyond our doors! We know that you drive a fair distance to visit us, so we’d like to help limit your car time while you’re here. Read on for our list of trails and outdoor […]
A Nisse for Christmas – North Shore Holiday Celebrations
Tis the season at Cove Point Lodge! As is tradition, our Christmas tree joined us for this holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving. That evening, our first snow along with Santa and Ollie the elf introduced themselves to our guests and were welcomed happily. What are your family’s favorite holiday traditions? How did they […]
Divide Lake – Find Your Flow
As our available daylight hours wane with our movement through the seasons into late fall, we’re still exploring the Superior National Forest before snowf alls, and we’re doing an entirely different sort of adventuring. This week, we took a late afternoon hike around Divide Lake, in Isabella. This trailhead is a 47-minute drive from Cove […]
Flathorn Lake – Trail for All Seasons
The Superior National Forest has been close to our hearts this fall, following a summer that brought wildfires inside it’s boundaries. We’re happy to report that most areas are open again, and nature is waiting to spend some time with you! Here are a few fun facts about the National Forest family and the Superior […]
Greenwood Fire in Superior National Forest
Sunrise in Beaver Bay on August 20th We’ve been greeted each morning with beautiful red and orange hued sunrises this week – a result of wildfires in the Superior National Forest. The red tinge is caused by dense smoke particles in the upper reaches of the atmosphere as they interact with sunlight, scattering incoming light […]
Gooseberry Falls – Down but not Dry
Gooseberry Falls State Park is a 3 hour hike, 1 hour bike ride, or an 11 minute drive from our front door, and is a guest favorite. Aside from the famous 5 waterfalls, there are miles and miles of trail through diverse forest, the Gooseberry River and gorge, and access to Lake Superior via Agate […]
Guest Appreciation Week – Join us to Celebrate You!
Gratitude. We’ve got it. We are so grateful for our team, our health, our beautiful land…and YOU! Our guests are absolutely the best, and we’ve got a whole week dedicated to celebrating you at the end of October. Join us from October 24th through October 31st for Guest Appreciation Week! Returning guests will find some […]
Friluftsliv – Find your Best Self
The best time to practice friluftsliv…is all the time! This Nordic concept of open-air living encourages outdoor experiences for all ages. Why get outside? Because it’s one of the best things you can do for your mind, body, and soul. There’s real science behind this. There have been close to 1,000 studies done throughout the […]
