Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota is a water-centric landscape of interconnected lakes, forested islands, and protected shoreline. Renowned for paddling, fishing, and multisport recreation, the park offers routes for boaters, swimmers, and wildlife watchers alike.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Upper Midwest |
| Subregion | Midwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca County |
| Timezone | AmericaChicago |
| Latitude | 48.5 |
| Longitude | -92.9 |
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1:58 PM LOCAL TIMEVoyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota is a water-abundant wilderness of landscape of linked lakes, island archipelagos, and resilient shoreline ecosystems. Once a center of fur trade and American forestry, today the park is celebrated for paddling, cruising pontoons, and multi-day canoe routes, with waters set against stands of pine and hardwood forests. Key access points include the International Falls and Kabetogama Peninsula areas; visitor activities span fishing for walleye and smallmouth bass, houseboating, kayaking, and scenic overnight camping. Beyond the water, expect opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and winter activities like snowmobiling; the park's management emphasizes leave-no-trace practices and Wildlife Conservation to sustain its fragile ecosystems.
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