Plan to restrict ATVs on frozen lakes at Voyageurs National Park gets pushback
Strong opposition emerges against effort to prohibit motor vehicles on large swaths of ice.
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New Crane Lake visitor center coming soon to Voyageurs National Park
Project partners have secured state funding to finally build National Park facility in east end community.
New film explores the dark skies of Minnesota-Ontario
‘Northern Nights, Starry Skies’ features inspiring images, cultural knowledge, and light pollution threats.
New plan for managing ice roads and off-road vehicles at Voyageurs National Park
The National Park Service releases plans to manage ice roads and put rules in place for use.
Connecting students to the dark skies of Voyageurs and Boundary Waters
Bringing natural night skies to more people is the goal of a mobile classroom and online camera.
Voyageurs National Park resumes operations as water levels drop
Some campsites and facilities are still closed, but a no-wake restriction has been lifted and boat tours have resumed.
Historic high water hits Rainy Lake region
Catastrophic floods are inundating parks, historic sites, resorts, homes, experts say water may rise another 10 inches this week.
Authorities warn flooding is beginning along international border lakes
Water levels on Crane, Rainy, Namakan, and other border lakes are already high, and expected to keep climbing with late thaw, ice floes causing hazards.
Voyageurs National Park launches effort to contain zebra mussels
Portages out of infested Rainy Lake will require precautions to prevent spread of invasive species.
Voyageurs National Park launching new tour boat on Kabetogama Lake
The 42-foot craft will be based at the Kabetogama Visitors Center and provide access to popular parts of the park that are only accessible by water.
Harmful algae blooms in Voyageurs, Isle Royale focus of new study
Federal agencies conducting research to understand threat of toxins produced by cyanobacteria
Celebrations of northern Minnesota’s dark skies feature meteor shower shows
Shooting stars will light up the night as public programs help visitors learn and enjoy the region’s dark skies.
Adventurer skiing 250 miles through Boundary Waters to support Lakota people
Expedition raises funds and awareness for Pine Ridge reservation with trek across Border Route Trail from Rainy Lake to Grand Portage.
Scientists: Northern Minnesota’s wolves have developed sophisticated methods to hunt beavers
New paper describes detailed ways that wolves use their prey’s sensory abilities against them — with unique research that required extensive exploration of boreal ecosystem.
Celebrating 80 years of woods, waters, and wilderness in the Conservation Volunteer
The Minnesota Conservation Volunteer has been published by natural resources departments for nearly half the state’s history.
Photos: Celebrating Voyageurs National Park all day, all night, and all year long
Winners of annual photo contest show the wide array of wonders to be found at the northern Minnesota park.
Voyageurs National Park finishes two-year restoration project at historic sculpture garden
Extensive improvements completed as popular visitor destination is brought back to its original glory.
Great American Outdoors Act could help Voyageurs, Isle Royale
Major legislation will direct billions of dollars toward catching up on maintenance at National Parks and other public lands.
Bountiful beavers may be key to moose survival in Voyageurs National Park
Researchers say a large beaver population may save a lot of moose calves in the wild northern Minnesota park.
Baby dragonflies serve as sentinels for toxins in National Park waters
Citizens and scientists work together to collect larvae and measure mercury levels.