Photograph of northern lights over a lake.

Minnesota · Midwest

Voyageurs
National Park

Photo: NPS Photo / Daniel Dendler · Original photo

Some places change your perspective.

A watery wilderness of lakes and boreal forest.

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.

Park information: National Park Service.

LocationMinnesota
Designated1975
Coordinates48.5°, -92.88°

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