<p>A special Valentine’s Day astronomy program. Gather around a campfire and then explore the night sky through telescopes at Black Bay Beaver Pond. A short hike, snowshoe, or ski will lead you to the viewing area. No registration needed—meet at the trailhead. Dress for the weather!</p>

Photograph of northern lights over a calm lake.

Love Written in the Winter Sky

<p>Join Park Rangers and members of the Polar Polers Nordic Ski Club for a fun cross-country ski adventure. All skill levels welcome! Experienced volunteers available to provide guidance for beginners. Drop by anytime between 1:00pm-5:00pm! Winter equipment (both skis and snowshoes) available to borrow from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center for free while supplies last. Final loans for equipment end at 3pm. No registration needed—meet at the Black Bay Trailhead. After skiing, gather around a campfire and explore the night sky through telescopes at Black Bay Beaver Pond.</p>

Photograph cropped from the legs down showing a person on cross country skis in the snow.

Skiing and Winter Fun with the Polar Polers

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Voyageurs National Park spans 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and streams in northern Minnesota. Established in 1975, the park is named after the French-Canadian Voyageurs who once navigated these abundant waters. Voyageurs National Park provides exceptional opportunities for recreation and exploration amidst landscapes rich in natural beauty, history, and cultural heritage.

Northern Lights over Voyageurs National Park waters

Northern Lights

Peary Lake

Orange tinted sky with islands scattered throughout the still lake.

Sunset in Voyageurs

Anderson Bay

orange, yellow, and green colors are showing in the fall foliage

Fall Colors

A view of a lake peaks through a stand of pine trees.

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Voyageurs

Voyageurs is open 24-hours a day year-round, although activities and services are limited after visitor center hours. Please note that early spring and late fall may present hazards on the lake with thin ice; use caution.

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