Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park Closes Ice Roads And Snowmobile Trails For Season

Voyageurs National Park is no longer recommending travel on frozen lake surfaces due to warming weather, as ice conditions are deteriorating, standing water is appearing on frozen lake surfaces, and bare ground can be found on the safety portages.

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By NPT Staff - March 7th, 2017 3:00am

Winter At Voyageurs Event Series Offers Snowshoe Hikes, Wolf Science, Canoe Paddle Carving

Whether you want to go for a snowshoe hike, learn more about wolves and moose, or fancy carving your own canoe paddle, there's a program for you at Voyageurs National Park during the 2017 Winter at Voyageurs Event Series.

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By NPT Staff - January 13th, 2017 2:30am

House Members Pushing To Permanently Delist Gray Wolves From Endangered Species List

Freshman U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney has introduced legislation to permanently remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List in both Wyoming and the Great Lakes region, saying the states can do a better job of managing the predator than the federal government.

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By NPT Staff - January 12th, 2017 3:00am

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Learn To Lace Snowshoes At Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park will host a snowshoe lacing workshop at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center on Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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By NPT Staff - January 9th, 2017 2:00am

Overnight Visitors To Voyageurs National Park In 2017 Will Need Reservations

Planning an overnight visit to Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota next year? Make a reservation.

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By NPT Staff - November 3rd, 2016 1:00am

Cruiser Lake Trail, Jewel Of Voyageurs National Park, Rehabilitated

The more than 9-mile-long Cruiser Lake Trail, considered the "crown jewel" of Voyageurs National Park's trail system, has been rehabilitated thanks to the help of the Voyageurs National Park Association.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2016 2:00am

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Algae Bloom Prompts Warning At Voyageurs National Park

A blue-green algae at two lakes in Voyageurs National Park has prompted officials to warn visitors that these blooms can be harmful to humans and animals.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2016 2:30am

Voyageurs National Park Celebrates 100 Years Of National Parks

The National Park Service, which has enabled millions to discover America’s natural treasures, will commemorate 100 years of stewardship in 2016. The National Park Service's Centennial goal is to connect and create the next generation of park visitors, supporters, and advocates. Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park, and its partner Voyageurs National Park Association, will celebrate the Centennial locally with a range of special events, programs, and initiatives throughout the year.

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By NPT Staff - May 13th, 2016 2:30am

Did National Park Service Overlook Court Rulings In Abdicating Wildlife Management Responsibilities At Grand Teton?

A National Park Service decision that gave Wyoming officials control over wildlife management on private and state lands within Grand Teton National Park seems to have sidestepped historic negotiations that led to today's Grand Teton National Park, as well as longstanding court rulings that have upheld the Park Service's authority to manage all wildlife within the park, even on non-federal lands.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 2nd, 2024 6:02am

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Plan Your National Park Escape Strategically This Year

Judging from last year’s head count in the National Park System—a record 307.2 million—you can pretty much be assured that many parks will be even more crowded this summer as the National Park Service Centennial is celebrated.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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