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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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Coronavirus in canoe country: pandemic precautions affect public lands

While local residents follow social distancing outdoors in the wilderness, the public is asked to not travel to the Quetico-Superior region, as facilities close due to infection prevention measures.

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.  

New legislation in Congress would prohibit mining in Boundary Waters watershed

Bill introduced today by Rep. Betty McCollum seeks to stop any and all copper-nickel mining activity in parts of the Superior National Forest where water flows into the wilderness.

Photo gallery: Winter’s wilderness wonders await in the Boundary Waters

Inspiring images from around the region show how to have fun in the snow and enjoy the unique beauty of the season.

Harmful algae a toxicity concern in northern Minnesota lake

Scientists say cyanobacteria in Voyageurs National Park’s Kabetogama Lake can cause toxic water even when there is no visible bloom.

Measuring dark night skies in Quetico-Superior a first step in light pollution protection

Wilderness rangers recently traveled through Quetico and Boundary Waters to take measurements of the night skies are, as regional efforts get underway to recognize and preserve its darkness.

Tornado hits Voyageurs National Park for first time in recorded history

A swath of forest was flattened and some park facilities received minor damage after historic storm.

Teenagers from across Minnesota converge on Voyageurs for week on the water

Seventh year of Teen Ambassadors program introduces kids who have not had opportunity to visit Voyageurs before to the park, and encourages them to advocate for special lands.

Paddlers break 50-year-old speed record for Border Route

Canoeists cover historic route through heart of Quetico-Superior in less than three days, cutting considerable time off the previous best.

New recreation facilities coming to southeastern Voyageurs National Park

Mukooda Lake project will upgrade campsites, create a new hiking trail, develop a day use picnic area, and expand dock capacity for visitors.