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Voyageurs
A park best explored by boat, Voyageurs National Park blends quiet waterways, rocky islands, and northern forest scenery.
Top Stops
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Voyageurs Forest OverlookThis is the first pullout that you come to after turning onto Meadow Road
Information
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Learn About the Park
Overview"Voyageurs" was the name given to the hardy fur trappers and traders who traveled the lakes of Minnesota's North Woods in long, birch-bark canoes in order to sell beaver pelts in northwestern Canada and Montreal.
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Auto Tour
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Kabetogama Ice RoadThis ice road allows cars to drive over the frozen lake to get to areas of the park that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Hiking
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Sullivan Bay TrailThis easy trail has great views of Sullivan Bay, a tributary of Kabetogama Lake.
Camping
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Woodenfrog State CampgroundThis campground is located in the Kabetogama State Forest just west of the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center, along County Road 122.
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Ash River CampgroundThis public campground is located at the end of County Road 129, "The Ash River Trail,"
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King William CampgroundThis small campground is located on the northern shore of Crane Lake, near the King William Narrows.
Point of Interest
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Hoist BayHoist Bay is a testament to the region's industrial history as well as the beginnings of the local tourism industry.
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Kettle FallsIn the 1800s, this section of the American Channel between Rainy Lake and Namakan Lake was a hub of hunting, fishing, and trapping activity.
Tours
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Grand TourThis two and a half hour tour of Rainy Lake is great for the whole family.
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Voyageurs Tour Boat Kettle Falls CruiseThis boat tour runs on select Sundays in September.
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Amik Tour Boat Kettle Falls CruiseDuring the highs summer season, from June 19 through September 22, the Amik tour boat leads Kettle Falls Cruise trips
Ranger Station
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Rainy Lake Visitor CenterRainy Lake Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park.
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Kabetogama Lake Visitor CenterThe Kabetogama Visitor Center is near one of two southern entry points to the park.
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Ash River Visitor CenterThe Ash River Visitor Center is located off of County Road 129
Boat Launch
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Rainy Lake Visitor CenterRainy Lake Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park.
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Kabetogama Lake Visitor CenterThe Kabetogama Visitor Center is near one of two southern entry points to the park.
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Ash River Visitor CenterThe Ash River Visitor Center is located off of County Road 129
Restrooms
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Rainy Lake Visitor CenterRainy Lake Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park.
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Kabetogama Lake Visitor CenterThe Kabetogama Visitor Center is near one of two southern entry points to the park.
Lodging
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Kettle Falls HotelConstruction on the Kettle Falls Hotel began in 1910, around the same time that the Kettle Falls Dam was being built.
Picnicking
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Voyageurs Forest OverlookThis is the first pullout that you come to after turning onto Meadow Road
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Rainy Lake Visitor CenterRainy Lake Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park.
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Kabetogama Lake Visitor CenterThe Kabetogama Visitor Center is near one of two southern entry points to the park.
Parking
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Rainy Lake Visitor CenterRainy Lake Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park.
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Kabetogama Lake Visitor CenterThe Kabetogama Visitor Center is near one of two southern entry points to the park.
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Ash River Visitor CenterThe Ash River Visitor Center is located off of County Road 129
Support
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Voyageurs National Park AssociationThis nonprofit organization is dedicated to protecting and promoting the history, recreation, and wildlife of Voyageurs National Park.
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Heart of the Continent PartnershipThis organization is a coalition of Minnesotans and Ontario natives.
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Destination Voyageurs National ParkDestination Voyageurs National Park is the park's marketing and PR partner.
Nearby Parks Around Voyageurs
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Voyageurs
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Voyageurs National Park
"Voyageurs" was the name given to the hardy fur trappers and traders who traveled the lakes of Minnesota's North Woods in long, birch-bark canoes in order to sell beaver pelts in northwestern Canada and Montreal.
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Rainy Lake Visitor Center
Rainy Lake Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park.
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Rainy Lake Recreation Trail
This trail is entirely accessible.
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Ethno-botanical Garden Trail
This easy quarter-mile trail is accessible to people with disabilities.
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Olberholtzer Trail
This trail has two scenic waypoints with views of nearby lakes and wetlands.
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Black Bay Skiing and Hiking Trail
This moderate 1.2-mile trail is open to skiers and hikers.
