Snowshoe and stargaze on the snowy trails of Hartley Nature Area and hear Ojibwe star stories!

XC ski with Park Rangers and members of the Polar Polers Nordic Ski Club – all ages and abilities welcome!

Join Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky enthusiast, Jesse Gates, as we explore the wonders of the winter night sky!

Join Moss Kupper, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Coordinator and North Shore Naturalist, for a series of nature-based learning experiences! Each session centers on a theme integrating current phenology, and connects back to seasonal happenings at Voyageurs National Park.

Join the education teams from Wild Rivers Conservancy, Mississippi Park Connection, Friends of the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs Conservancy to learn more about how you can connect your students to these unique and wild places in our state!

Join Moss Kupper, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Coordinator and North Shore Naturalist, for a series of nature-based learning experiences! Each session centers on a theme integrating current phenology, and connects back to seasonal happenings at Voyageurs National Park.

Take in beauty and power of Vermillion River as it roars and swirls and cascades through a 10- foot granite opening.  Then continue along the river to possibly view a wild rice bed and learn more about native Minnesota plants, traditional Ojibwe uses for plants, and the impact of exotic species on the ecosystem. After the hike bring your own lunch and join Ranger Jackie for an informal opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Voyageurs National Park.

Join orchestral composer and Voyageurs Conservancy and Voyageurs National Park Artist-in-Residence Marko Bajzer for an exploration on the long and intertwined history of the national parks and the arts, including his upcoming symphonic work entitled "Sky-Tinted Water," which will be written to commemorate the park's 50th anniversary in 2025. He has previously served as Artist-in-Residence at Joshua Tree, Lassen Volcanic, and Great Basin National Parks.

Voyageurs National Park has some of the darkest - and most brilliant - night skies! This summer, enjoy a family-friendly guided tour across space with a Voyageurs Conservancy education specialist and experience Minnesota's national park after dark. With our powerful telescope, you’ll have the opportunity to view distant planets, galaxies, and mesmerizing starscapes like never before!

Voyageurs National Park has some of the darkest - and most brilliant - night skies! This summer, enjoy a family-friendly guided tour across space with a Voyageurs Conservancy education specialist and experience Minnesota's national park after dark. With our powerful telescope, you’ll have the opportunity to view distant planets, galaxies, and mesmerizing starscapes like never before!

Join a Park Ranger for a Fishing Program in Voyageurs National Park!

The Junior Angler Program is a fantastic opportunity for kids and families to learn the art of fishing with a Park Ranger. This program offers a fun and educational experience that teaches participants about native fish habitats, ecology, and the basics of angling. All gear is provided and this program includes a variety of activities. Located at the Rainy Lake Fishing Pier, our Junior Angler Program is a great way to learn a new skill and connect with your family at Voyageurs National Park.

Voyageurs National Park has some of the darkest - and most brilliant - night skies! This summer, enjoy a family-friendly guided tour across space with a Voyageurs Conservancy education specialist and experience Minnesota's national park after dark. With our powerful telescope, you’ll have the opportunity to view distant planets, galaxies, and mesmerizing starscapes like never before!

Voyageurs National Park has some of the darkest - and most brilliant - night skies! This summer, enjoy a family-friendly guided tour across space with a Voyageurs Conservancy education specialist and experience Minnesota's national park after dark. With our powerful telescope, you’ll have the opportunity to view distant planets, galaxies, and mesmerizing starscapes like never before!

Join a Park Ranger for a Fishing Program in Voyageurs National Park!

The Junior Angler Program is a fantastic opportunity for kids and families to learn the art of fishing with a Park Ranger. This program offers a fun and educational experience that teaches participants about native fish habitats, ecology, and the basics of angling. All gear is provided and this program includes a variety of activities. Located at the Rainy Lake Fishing Pier, our Junior Angler Program is a great way to learn a new skill and connect with your family at Voyageurs National Park.

Voyageurs National Park has some of the darkest - and most brilliant - night skies! This summer, enjoy a family-friendly guided tour across space with a Voyageurs Conservancy education specialist and experience Minnesota's national park after dark. With our brand new 18’ telescope, you’ll have the opportunity to view distant planets, galaxies, and mesmerizing starscapes like never before!

Join a Park Ranger for a Fishing Program in Voyageurs National Park!

The Junior Angler Program is a fantastic opportunity for kids and families to learn the art of fishing with a Park Ranger. This program offers a fun and educational experience that teaches participants about native fish habitats, ecology, and the basics of angling. All gear is provided and this program includes a variety of activities. Located at the Rainy Lake Fishing Pier, our Junior Angler Program is a great way to learn a new skill and connect with your family at Voyageurs National Park.

Enjoy a morning of birding with interpretive park ranger, Peter Miller, and learn about the birds you can find in Voyageurs National Park. We will discuss the important role birds play in these northern forests and lakes while witnessing what makes this park such unique place for birding. While hiking on the Oberholtzer trail, we will talk about the tips and tricks to find and identify birds and discover what makes birding a continually rewarding activity to do in your own backyard! This program is designed for all ages and all experience levels. 

Discover your park after dark at the Voyageurs Star Party - a stellar series of free astronomy events August 8-10 at Voyageurs National Park. The Voyageurs Star Party is brought to you by Voyageurs Conservancy, the National Park Service, and many partners. The star party is free to attend and welcoming for all ages. Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or this is your first time stargazing, you won’t want to miss this star-studded event.

Discover your park after dark at the Voyageurs Star Party - a stellar series of free astronomy events August 8-10 at Voyageurs National Park. The Voyageurs Star Party is brought to you by Voyageurs Conservancy, the National Park Service, and many partners. The star party is free to attend and welcoming for all ages. Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or this is your first time stargazing, you won’t want to miss this star-studded event.

Voyageurs National Park has some of the darkest - and most brilliant - night skies! This summer, enjoy a family-friendly guided tour across space with a Voyageurs Conservancy education specialist and experience Minnesota's national park after dark. With our powerful telescope, you’ll have the opportunity to view distant planets, galaxies, and mesmerizing starscapes like never before!

Mukooda Lake has many stories to tell. Stories of natural wonder, intrigue, and escape in this remote part of Voyageurs National Park. Escape to Mukooda Trailhead and take a hike with Park Ranger Dan Dendler. Learn about Voyageurs NP’s geologic wonders, and wander around old ruins of the Filben Cabin site together to hear stories of its criminal past.  All ages are welcome to participate. Arrive via your own boat; trail is accessible by boat only.

Voyageurs National Park has some of the darkest - and most brilliant - night skies! This summer, enjoy a family-friendly guided tour across space with a Voyageurs Conservancy education specialist and experience Minnesota's national park after dark. With our powerful telescope, you’ll have the opportunity to view distant planets, galaxies, and mesmerizing starscapes like never before!

The Conservancy is excited to join the Women of the Water community for a special day learning and exploring Voyageurs National Park with women who specialize in plant knowledge and identification.

What native and non-native species exist in Northern Minnesota? Join Ranger Jackie LaNew and Education Coordinator Moss Kupper for this Women of the Water event! In this program, we will learn about native and exotic plants in Minnesota, dive into some traditional Indigenous uses for plants, then practice safe and sustainable foraging techniques in Voyageurs National Park.

Voyageurs National Park has some of the darkest - and most brilliant - night skies! This summer, enjoy a family-friendly guided tour across space with a Voyageurs Conservancy education specialist and experience Minnesota's national park after dark. With our powerful telescope, you’ll have the opportunity to view distant planets, galaxies, and mesmerizing starscapes like never before!

The Northern Lights are a captivating natural phenomenon of colorful dancing lights. In this program, you can safely observe the Sun using our specialized Solar Scope and learn about the Sun's role in creating the Northern Lights.