4 Reasons You Should Escape to Voyageurs National Park

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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

Observe permanent residents and migrants. The boreal forest and vast patchwork of lakes in Voyageurs National Park are the breeding grounds for breathtaking bald eagles and yodeling common loons. Showy warblers arrive in spring, migrating north from their wintering grounds. In the summer and fall, hop on a guided boat tour. Or join one of the many ranger-led programs to find the best bird-watching hotspots and learn the park’s human history. Discover more birding hotspots in lesser-known national parks.

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