Voyageurs National Park Reservations For Boat Tours And North Canoe Programs Open April 15
Reservations for Voyageurs National Park's ranger-led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage programs open at 9 a.m. CST on April 15 for the 2025 season.
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A Day In The Park: Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota commemorates those French-Canadian fur traders (voyageurs), the first Europeans to travel through the area with their canoes 250 years ago. Indeed, while there are a few visitor centers and trails that can be reached by car, the best way to explore the 218,000 acres of lakes, rivers, and forests is by boat.
- By Rebecca Latson - April 7th, 2025 3:00am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #83
“Knowledge is power,” so the saying goes. Just how knowledgeable are you about the units of the National Park System? You may know more than you realize, and you can put your knowledge to the test with this latest quiz and trivia piece.
- By Rebecca Latson - February 8th, 2025 3:00am
4th Annual Threatened And Endangered Parks | National Parks And The Mines Next Door
As far as the Biden administration is concerned, a proposed Alaska mining road through a U.S. national park and adjacent federal land is kaput. Rejected. Case closed. Or so it was thought.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 20th, 2025 10:17am
Find Yourself In A National Park This Coming Winter
It's still a bit early to predict what winter might throw at the National Park System, but if you enjoy snow and cold here's an overview of some of the parks you should consider visiting.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2024 6:26pm
November 15 Kicks Off Voyageurs National Park Camping And Houseboat Reservations For 2025 Summer Season
Make your summer camping reservations now at Voyageurs National Park.
UPDATE | Ranger Dies In Boating Accident At Voyageurs National Park
A law-enforcement ranger at Voyageurs National Park died Sunday while assisting a disabled vessel to shore.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 8th, 2024 1:55pm
Tidbits From Around The National Park System
So many stories, so little time. At least it feels like that when trying to stay atop news from around the National Park System. With that challenge in mind, here's a look at some topics we haven't had time to fully develop.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 22nd, 2024 2:30am
The Wolves Within Voyageurs National Park
Unlike those at Yellowstone or Isle Royale, the wolves of Voyageurs National Park have always been there.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2024 2:30am
51 Acres on Rainy Lake Acquired For Voyageurs National Park
A 51-acre tract of land on Big Island in Rainy Lake has been acquired for Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 17th, 2024 11:40am
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