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Boreal Stargazing Week: XC Ski with the Polar Polers Ski Club & Telescope Night Sky Viewing

  • Black Bay Trailhead (map)

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

Bring your own skis or if you’re new to the sport, the park’s XC rental equipment from Rainy Lake Visitor Center is free to use at this special event while supplies last (first come first serve). Participants are encouraged to stay into the evening for a campfire and night sky telescope viewing!

Winter Recreation Equipment Rental Reservations can be made throughout the season here: Winter Eq Rentals - Voyageurs National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

After the group ski, stay for a campfire at 6 pm and Telescope Night Sky Viewing Opportunity at the Black Bay Beaver Pond from 6:30 - 8 pm. (a short half mile hike, snowshoe, or ski)! All are welcome!

See all of the week’s events and details here!

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Boreal Stargazing Week: Duluth Dark Sky Snowshoe