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 Voyageurs education program reaches students of all ages far beyond park borders
Its a new era at Voyageurs National Park – reaching students of all ages with mobile classroom, virtual sessions, teen ambassadors. Young people can learn about the park from near and far, and throughout their educational careers.
Minnesota DNR survey indicates stable moose population
Minnesota’s moose population continues to be stable, according to a recent survey. Learn more about the findings from the MNDNR report and the ongoing conservation efforts in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Minnesota’s dry winter sparks concerns for spring wildfires
Wildfire is a normal part of healthy ecosystems in the Superior National Forest. However, USFS personnel are warning that this spring could see a higher incidence of wildfires due to low snow cover and precipitation. As a result, they encourage those who live and recreate in the Quetico Superior region to be watchful.
New research reveals how humans enable wolf predation on deer
Logging, roads, and residences all affect where wolves look for favorite prey.
Researchers record groundbreaking video of a wolf attacking a beaver
Video captured in Voyageurs is only the second time that behavior has been filmed.
Biologists say wolves are fond of fishing in Voyageurs Park
New research shows that wolves hunting fish – a behavior first seen in 2017 – is apparently common during sucker spawning.
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.
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.