Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota


There are over 500 forested islands in Voyageurs National Park. We hiked on one island then took a boat tour through the northern waterways.

Below: View from our tour boat.

Voyageurs National Park

Below: In 1893 there was gold mining on the islands but that was short-lived. Here is one of the old mine shafts.

Voyageurs National Park

Below: Some of the flora on the islands.

Voyageurs National Park

Below: We saw several bald eagles in the park. This is the perfect habitat for them.

Voyageurs National Park

Below: There was a swarm of whirligig beetles swimming in Rainy Lake.

Voyageurs National Park