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.
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More wolf pups survived the summer in Voyageurs National Park area this year, boosting population
According to researchers, estimates stay near long-term average as half of this spring’s wolf pups survive difficult early months.
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.
Researchers say wolves have personalities
New research from the Voyageurs Wolf Project has found that wolves have drastically different personalities when it comes to hunting beaver.
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.
Voyageurs National Park removing invasive cattails and restoring ecosystem
Project seeks to manage a growing threat to the park’s wetlands.
Wolf population around Voyageurs National Park steady despite smaller packs
New report tracks changes in numbers of wolves and the size of their packs and territories.
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.
Study: Wolves alter northern Minnesota wetlands by preying on beavers
New research shows how the hunting habits of this top predator affects the water cycle in Voyageurs National Park.
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.
New evidence from Voyageurs National Park shows blueberries are a big deal for wolf packs
Field observations in remote areas shed new light on wolf behavior, including how they feed their pups when meat is hard to come by.
National Park Service wants input and ideas about boat tours in Voyageurs National Park
Park managers invite comments about what is working and what is needed at the water-based National Park in northern Minnesota.
Nonnative snail species found for first time in Voyageurs National Park
Chinese mysterysnails have been confirmed in Kabetogama Lake, raising concerns about harm to ecosystem, as officials urge compliance with prevention practices.
Historic hotel and recreation area in Voyageurs National Park focus of new site plan
National Park Service invites input on preliminary plans for changes to lodging, day-use recreation, and other improvements to the popular part of the park.
Study: Bald eagle recovery in Voyageurs National Park comes at cost to other bird species
A comeback for eagles has caused a significant decline of osprey and great blue herons populations nearby, adding valuable understanding for future restoration efforts.
‘Beaver believer’ visits Voyageurs National Park and extolls its ecosystem engineers
Environmental journalist who has reported on beavers around the world was awed by the extent of their impacts in northern Minnesota’s national park.