Voyageurs National Park

Logging Marks In Voyageurs National Park

Nestled against the Rainy River, just a stone’s throw from the Canadian border, the archives at Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota hold a treasure trove of logging marks. Twenty-seven cast iron marks rest in two drawers, a relic of a bygone era in lumbering.

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By NPT Staff - November 19th, 2020 8:59am

Heading To Voyageurs National Park? Be Bear Aware

Humans aren't the only ones heading to the parks. At Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, there's be a noticeable increase in black bear activity in campsites throughout the park, so be sure to store your foods and scented items properly if you're planning to camp there.

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By NPT Staff - July 15th, 2020 1:45am

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #4

It’s March 2020 and now time for another national parks quiz with a little trivia thrown in. Are you ready to test your national parks knowledge? See how much you know on your own, first, before checking the answers at the end of the page.

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By Rebecca Latson - March 10th, 2020 4:37pm

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Add More National Parks To Battle Climate Change, Improve Biodiversity

That headline packs a wallop. There are those who either disagree the climate is changing due to human behavior, or that there's nothing that can be done regardless of the driver, as well as those who would love to see more national park lands and those who believe such a move would tie up federal lands from multiple resource activities, such as logging or mining.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2020 10:46am

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What Do You Think Of The Boat Tours At Voyageurs National Park?

Staff at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota is looking for public input on the boat tours offered in the park.

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By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2019 1:30am

Billions of stars above the night landscape, Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park at night underneath a sky of millions of sparkling stars

Comprised of over 40% water, this national park is a "maze of interconnected water highways" with a wide-open sky perfect for nighttime star gazing. Just remember to bring your boat, reserve a boat, or take a park ranger boat tour. And yes, there are plenty of hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities too.

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Billions of stars at Voyageurs in night

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By Rebecca Latson - December 5th, 2019 2:04pm

Nonnative Snail Discovered At Voyageurs National Park

A nonnative snail that is widespread across the United States has been discoverd in Kabetogama Lake at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2019 1:30am

Voyageurs National Park Seeks Input On Development Of Kettle Falls Historic District

Can the National Park Service do a better job of managing the Kettle Falls Historic District in Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota? That's a question the agency is exploring as it looks to the future, and your input is being sought for how best the area can be managed.

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By NPT Staff - October 17th, 2019 1:30am

National Parks Traveler Episode 32: Breaching Cape Lookout, Glacier's Shrinking Glaciers, Wintering Voyageurs

Hurricane Dorian literally sliced up Cape Lookout National Seashore, creating more than 50 breaches in the park's barrier islands. At Western Carolina University, Professor Rob Young says the hurricane's damage was astonishing. How that damage will impact recreation on the seashore remains to be seen. Traveler also discusses this summer's uproar over glacial predictions at Glacier National Park, and invites a winter visit to Voyageurs National Park.

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Voyageurs National Park Staff To Discuss Ways To Keep Night Skies Dark

How best the night skies over Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota can be kept as dark as possible is the question park staff will raise with the public later this month.

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By NPT Staff - August 9th, 2019 1:45am

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