Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.

 Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.

Start your morning with a drop-in solar viewing from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, where Voyageurs Conservancy’s dark sky specialist & NASA Solar System Ambassador will guide you in safely observing the Sun through a solar telescope. At 11:00 AM, dive into a 30-minute program exploring the science behind northern lights – why they happen, what determines their colors, why this year is ideal for viewing, and tips for catching these mesmerizing celestial displays. 

 Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.

 Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.

Join Voyageurs Conservancy for a virtual 'lunch and learn' event spotlighting the next generation of conservation leaders. From waterways to campsites, get a behind-the-scenes look into park stewardship. Hear from three of our 2025 Field Fellows about their hands-on work this summer in Voyageurs National Park—from tracking fish populations to developing a new campsite maintenance app.

You’ll also get a special update on the Voyageurs Classroom environmental education program from Breanna Trygg, highlighting how we’re inspiring the next generation of park stewards.

Start your morning with a drop-in solar viewing from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, where Voyageurs Conservancy’s dark sky specialist & NASA Solar System Ambassador will guide you in safely observing the Sun through a solar telescope. At 11:00 AM, dive into a 30-minute program exploring the science behind northern lights – why they happen, what determines their colors, why this year is ideal for viewing, and tips for catching these mesmerizing celestial displays. 

Give back to Voyageurs National Park by volunteering for a fun and rewarding volunteer trail work project on the Kab-Ash Trail. Volunteer activities include light trail maintenance, brushing, and related restoration work during the Voyageurs National Park Leave No Trace Spotlight. Volunteers will be introduced to Leave No Trace and learn more about stewardship education. Take action and make a difference by showing your love for the park!

 Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.

 Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.

Join Women of the Water, a women-only club based in Crane Lake, and Juli Ponder, Voyageurs Conservancy Board Member and former director of the University of Minnesota Raptor Center, for a unique opportunity to learn about eagle populations and research in Voyageurs National Park. Juli will lead the group to known nesting locations, with the potential to observe both adult eagles and their young eaglets in the wild.

Start your morning with a drop-in solar viewing from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, where Voyageurs Conservancy’s dark sky specialist & NASA Solar System Ambassador will guide you in safely observing the Sun through a solar telescope. At 11:00 AM, dive into a 30-minute program exploring the science behind northern lights – why they happen, what determines their colors, why this year is ideal for viewing, and tips for catching these mesmerizing celestial displays. 

Join Voyageurs Conservancy and local educator and geologist Chris Hemstad for a hike through the geologic formations at Voyageurs National Park. The day will include a short presentation on the formation of Voyageurs, nearly 2.8 billion years ago. The group will then caravan a short distance to a site where we will walk and view multiple examples of geologic formations common to Voyageurs National Park.

 Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.

 Attend this joint program hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador and a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a night of stargazing and discovery. Begin with a short program exploring what it means to be a dark sky park and why preserving natural darkness matters. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the night with a 60-minute guided experience, featuring powerful telescopes, constellation tours, and stunning views.

Start your morning with a drop-in solar viewing from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, where Voyageurs Conservancy’s dark sky specialist & NASA Solar System Ambassador will guide you in safely observing the Sun through a solar telescope. At 11:00 AM, dive into a 30-minute program exploring the science behind northern lights – why they happen, what determines their colors, why this year is ideal for viewing, and tips for catching these mesmerizing celestial displays. 

The theme of this year’s International Falls July 4th Parade is “Celebrating 50 Years of Voyageurs National Park” and you’re invited to join us!

Come celebrate both America’s birthday & Voyageur’s National Park’s 50th birthday all at once and join the National Park Service and Voyageurs Conservancy to walk in the parade.

Make your own pop-out poetry book with artist Dawn Wing to celebrate 50 years of Voyageurs National Park with inspiration from photographer-poet Jun Fujita, former resident of Wendt Island, Rainy Lake.

Join Voyageurs Conservancy and Voyageurs National Park for a day of family-friendly community events featuring live music, snacks & drinks, fishing on the pier, North canoe rides with NPS Rangers, and a community art project!

We are seeking several adults with some basic art skills (painting, cutting, sewing, etc.) to spend a day with local artist Martha Enzmann creating handmade giant fish windsocks for the International Falls 4th of July Parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of Voyageurs National Park.

Let's raise a glass to Bob! Join community members, Voyageurs National Park's Employee Association, and Voyageurs Conservancy as we celebrate the retirement of Superintendent Bob DeGross and his 35-year NPS career. Together we will thank Bob for his service and hear reflections from colleagues on his lasting impact at Voyageurs, Big Cypress National Preserve, Everglades National Park, and beyond!

Join the Crane Lake Community, the National Park Service, and Voyageurs Conservancy for the Grand Opening of Voyageurs National Park’s brand-new Crane Lake Visitor Center!

We’re throwing a party for Minnesota’s national park, and you’re invited! Join us on May 29 at Utepils Brewing to mark 50 years of Voyageurs National Park with an evening of celebration, conservation, and community.

Join Moss Kupper, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Coordinator and North Shore Naturalist, for a series of nature-based learning experiences! Each session centers on a theme integrating current phenology, and connects back to seasonal happenings at Voyageurs National Park.

Celebrate the abundant natural resources and recreation opportunities available in Minnesota with Strib Unbound: Outdoor Adventure For All!

Visit Voyageurs Conservancy at the event to learn more about Minnesota’s National Park! We’ll have trip planning resources, family-friendly activities, park maps, information on upcoming events and more!

Join Moss Kupper, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Coordinator and North Shore Naturalist, for a series of nature-based learning experiences! Each session centers on a theme integrating current phenology, and connects back to seasonal happenings at Voyageurs National Park.

Celebrate 50 Years of Parkhood with a Look Back in Time