Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park


Location: Minnesota
Size: 218,054 acres
Established: 1975

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, bird watching, camping, nature walks, wildlife viewing, swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and interpretive programs.

General Information for Voyageurs


Park Vision
Photos and facts about the Kettle Falls Area, Rainy Lake, Ellsworth Rock Gardens, and the visitor centers. Includes a brief history of the park.

National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and special events at Voyageurs National Park.


Pictures of Voyageurs National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
A collection of beautiful photos of Voyageurs National Park.


Wildlife and Nature at Voyageurs


Nature and Science - Animals
Provides an overview of the wildlife found at Voyageurs.

Bird Records for Voyageurs NP
Lists the birds that can be found at this national park. Includes residence status.

Mammal Records for Voyageurs NP
Lists the mammals that inhabit this park. Includes common names and scientific names.

Nature and Science - Plants
Brief article on the plants and ecosystems of Voyageurs.

Geology of Voyageurs National Park
Discusses the natural history, human history, and geology of this park.


History of Voyageurs National Park


Voyageurs In Depth - History
Information on the native peoples, the fur trade, early logging, mining, commercial fishing, early settlement, the Ellsworth Rock Gardens, and the establishment of the park.


Voyageurs Weather and Map