4 Reasons You Should Escape to Voyageurs National Park

Explore the waterways and hiking trails in this peaceful, picturesque Minnesota National Park to see wildlife, birds and historic sites.

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Voyageurs National Park

Hiking Trails

Traverse the short, wheelchair-accessible Ethno-botanical Garden Trail to see native plants and visit a replica Native American encampment. More adventurous hikers can get to the Anderson Bay Trail by boat for a nearly 2-mile loop on rocky cliff near a lake. Check out more national parks are perfect for social distancing.

Historic Sites

Hop on a boat and visit one of the park’s historical sites. Explore the I.W. Stevens Resort, a collection of preserved buildings from the grand 1930s resort era. The Harry Oveson Fish Camp displays the lifestyle of commercial fishermen in the mid-1900s.

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Birding Hotspot

Wildlife Watching

Learn how hundreds of years of human and natural history intersect. Discover how early fur traders made a living while you try to catch a glimpse of the local fauna, such as moose, white-tailed deer, coyotes, red foxes, gray wolves, beavers, river otters and more. These are the best places to camp in national parks

Kelsey Roseth
Kelsey Roseth is a freelance journalist and passionate birder based in Duluth, Minnesota. She is working to create a welcoming backyard for her favorite feathered friends.