Voyageurs National Park is in northern Minnesota, near the Canadian border. The park boasts over 218,000 acres of pristine lakes, forests, and waterways. Visitors from the US typically come to Voyageurs via Minnesota Highway 53. It is a four-hour drive north of Minneapolis. There are 4 major lakes in Voyageurs National Park: Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan,… Continue reading Traverse Historic Highways in Voyageurs National Park
Attendance, thus crowds, at national parks varies widely. Here, I'm highlighting some of the least visited national parks. Redwood National Park Last year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the most visited national park, with nearly 13 million visitors. In contrast, the National Park of American Samoa had fewer than 2000 guests. Great Smoky Mountains… Continue reading 7 of the Least Visited National Parks
Kettle Falls in Voyageurs National Park was part of the historical route of the fur traders. These French Canadians transported furs and other goods by canoe through the waters along the US-Canadian border. But don't spend too much time looking for a waterfall. A dam at Kettle Falls was built between 1910 and 1914. It… Continue reading Kettle Falls: A Peculiar Spot in Voyageurs National Park
Travel tees make the BEST souvenirs! In Tip & Tee, I show off an awesome tee I picked up on my trip and share a trip tip for that destination! Voyageurs National Park's most notable feature is water. Voyageurs is made up of 4 large lakes (Kabetogama Rainy, Namakan, and Sand Point) and 26 smaller ones.… Continue reading Tip & Tee: Relaxing in Voyageurs National Park
