Best things to do in Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park is in northern Minnesota, near the Canadian border. It covers a vast area and is known for its forests, waterways and huge, island-dotted Rainy, Kabetogama and Namakan lakes.

1. Admire the Ellsworth Rock Garden.

Ellsworth Rock Garden is a spectacular garden full of artworks made of stone. The stones are monolith and pieces of artwork stand on top of another stone. [{ "selector": ".xxqis-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

2. See the Grassy Bay Cliffs.

The Grassy Bay Cliffs are located in the southeast part of the Voyageurs National Park. The cliff rises 125 feet above the surface of Sand Point Lake. [{ "selector": ".gwssz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

3. Spot the park’s wildlife at the Gold Portage.

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4. Go fishing!

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5. Enjoy the view at the Junction Bay Falls.

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6. Watch the sunset at Kabetogama Lake.

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7. See the Northern Lights.

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8. Stop at the Kettle Falls Hotel.

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9. Boat Tours.

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10. Go camping!

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