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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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