Summary

Voyageurs National Park, located in Minnesota, was established in 1975 and is home to the Chippewa or Ojibwe people. The park's lakes and waterways were important for fur trading between the French and Indigenous populations. The park was named after the French Canadian voyagers who paddled long distances to trade furs. The abandoned gold mines in the park were operational from 1893 to 1898 during the Rainy Lake Gold Rush. The park also features ice caves near Lake Superior, a mysterious waterfall called Devil's Kettle, a floating post office, and sightings of a rare white moose. The park is designated as a dark sky sanctuary, making it ideal for stargazing.

Takeaways

Voyageurs National Park has a rich history of fur trading between the French and Indigenous populations.

The park features abandoned gold mines from the Rainy Lake Gold Rush.

Visitors can explore ice caves near Lake Superior and witness the mysterious Devil's Kettle waterfall.

The park is home to a floating post office and occasional sightings of a rare white moose.

Voyageurs National Park is designated as a dark sky sanctuary, offering excellent stargazing opportunities.

Sources

https://thetravelingwildflower.com/voyageursnationalpark/

https://npshistory.com/publications/voya/index.htm

https://silverlight.store/posts/voyageurs-national-park/

https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list-of-us-national-parks-by-size/

How many deaths a year: https://www.wnct.com/travel/the-most-dangerous-u-s-national-parks/

Link to campsites and hikes: https://silverlight.store/posts/voyageurs-national-park/