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Voyageurs National Park |
Voyageur is located on the northern edge of Minnesota where the US borders Ontario, Canada, 15 miles east of International Falls, MN |
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| Voyageurs National Park is a water based park where access to the Kabetogama Peninsula, the islands, and nearly all the park’s shoreline is by watercraft. Offering numerous boating and fishing opportunities, this northern park is a great get-away for the outdoorsman. With year-round activities, you can snowmobile, cross country ski, ice fish, get in some spectacular bird watching, and of course, canoeing and kayaking. Continue reading for more great Voyageurs National Park information.
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Uniqueness - The oldest exposed rock formations in the world are to be found at Voyageurs, formed after at least four periods of glaciations. Named after the Voyageurs, French-Canadian canoe-men who traveled in bi... (click here for more)
Facts - Voyageur was authorized in 1971 to preserve the natural beauty and wonders of this historic area. It was formally made a state park in 1975. The park encompasses 218,054 acres; 83,789 acres of water a... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - A good set of navigational maps available from the visitor’s centers and the know-how to use them are mandatory to run on the waterways. It is suggested to use a professional guide when traveling on t... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - The park has two distinct but overlapping habitat types--the terrestrial, upland ecosystem and the aquatic ecosystem. Each has its own set of herbivores, insectivores, omnivores and carnivores, althou... (click here for more)
Fees - There is no entrance fee. Free boat ramps and parking can be found at the visitor centers and the Kabetogama state campgrounds.... (click here for more)
Camping - 200 designated campsites offer free overnight stay permits, limited to 14 days at a specific site and a maximum of 30 days in a calendar year. The season runs May 15 to September 15. The “boat-in” cam... (click here for more)
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