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Did you know that you can stay in a cabin with a private waterfall in Minnesota? It’s true – all you need to do to find it is head up to the North Shore of Lake Superior and check in at Cascade Lodge, which happens to be adjacent to the stunning Cascade River State Park and all its waterfalls, as well. Read on to learn more!

Folks have been escaping to Cascade Lodge since the 1920s.
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Its setting on Lake Superior's rugged North Shore is a large part of the attraction.
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As is the cozy and congenial lodge, where you can gather with other guests to enjoy games, a view, and a fire.
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The on-site Cascade Restaurant and Pub means you don't have to leave the property.
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It serves up comfort food and traditional favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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There's also a full bar if you enjoy a beverage with your nature, as I do.

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Speaking of nature, Cascade Creek runs directly through the Cascade Lodge property as it flows from the Sawtooth Mountains above the lodge to Lake Superior below.
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Along the way, there are several small waterfalls.
This means that several of Cascade Lodge's cabins have a view of the tumbling creek.
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But Cabin 11, located near the restaurant and across the creek from the rest of the property, is a little more special.
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Not only does it boast its own foot bridge...
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This historic 1927 log cabin comes with its own private waterfall.
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Because of this romantic setting, Cabin 11 has come to be known as the "Honeymoon Cabin" at Cascade Lodge.
Not enough of a waterfall for you? No worries. Jump on one of the trails connecting Cascade Lodge with Cascade River State Park, and in less than a mile, you'll be enjoying a feast of waterfalls.
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In the park, the Cascade River tumbles down fall after fall as it makes it way to Lake Superior. I was there in the springtime, and the falls were roaring!

If you’re a waterfall enthusiast, you can’t do much better when it comes to accommodations in Minnesota than Cascade Lodge. The resort is open year-round, and it’s incredibly beautiful in wintertime, as well. For more information and to book your stay, check out Cascade Lodge’s listing on the web.

Have you visited Cascade Lodge on the North Shore? Were you lucky enough to stay in Cabin 11? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to tell us about any other places with private waterfalls that you’re aware of!

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