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Voyageurs National Park News

Voyageurs National Park encompasses 200,000 acres, including 4 massive border lakes just west of the BWCAW along the Minnesota-Canada border

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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.