Your Guide to

Rendezvous Spring 2012 - Winter 2013

Rainy Lake, NPS

www.nps.gov/voya

International Falls, MN 56649 MN Falls, International

360 Highway 11 East 11 Highway 360 National Voyageurs Your guide to Voyageurs National Park

Welcome to Voyageurs

Voyageur Tour Boat Ellsworth Rock Gardens Ash River Visitor Center Locator Lake Trail Ice Road Kettle Falls Dam Overlook

What do you want to do with your special time in , snowmobile, become a Junior Ranger, attend Voyageurs? The possibilities are endless. Whether you want a naturalist-led program, or just read a book, Voyageurs to motorboat, fish, hike, , camp, sail, kayak, ski, National Park has a place for you.

Camp Overnight Check out a Discovery Stop by a Visitor Center Explore the Ethno- Stay at more than one of the Pack There are three visitor centers and botanical Garden 244 sites throughout the park. Kids and their families can one contact ranger station within Stroll through the newly Reminder - all sites are only discover Voyageurs on their own Voyageurs National Park. developed garden at the Rainy accessible by watercraft. and in-depth by checking out Rainy Lake Visitor Center Lake Visitor Center. Join a park National Park Week & any one of the seven different Open year round with reduced naturalist on a tour or take the Discovery Packs. hours in the winter (see back self guided walk. The garden Open House introduces you to an Celebrate spring with us during Check out an iPod page). The center offers boat tours, North Canoe Voyages, exhibits, Indian camp exhibit and native National Park Week. Kids are Visitors can discover four different plant diversity of the park. invited to enter the annual Youth Visitor Destinations via iPod. a bookstore, Ethno-botanical Art Contest. The entire family will Historic Kettle Falls and Hoist Garden, and a hiking trail. Check out a Visitor enjoy special activities at the Rainy Bay, Ellsworth Rock Gardens, and Visitor Center Destination Lake Visitor Center. Visit the Little American Island can all be Open in the summer months (see The park has designated several park's website for dates and times. visited without going on the water. back page). The center offers state- sites within park boundaries Stop by a visitor center for details. of-the-art interactive exhibits, Night Explorer Series as Visitor Destinations: Little boat tours, North Canoe Voyages, American Island, Hoist Bay, Kettle Join a park naturalist to explore Hike a Park Trail a bookstore, and a trail within a 2 Falls, Harry Oveson Fish Camp, the night sky in a variety of ways: a Voyageurs has 14 designated trails mile drive. Ellsworth Rock Gardens, and the full moon hike, a cosmic campfire, with difficulty levels ranging from Casareto Cabin are all sites near or view objects with high powered Ash River Visitor Center easy to strenuous. See page 4 for completion that the public can telescopes. Visit the park's website Open in the summer months hiking information or pick up visit. For more information check for dates and times. (see back page). The center is an a detailed brochure at any park at a visitor center or on-line. visitor center. historic structure also known as Calling all Junior Rangers! Meadwood Lodge. It offers views Winter in Voyageurs Stop by a visitor center to pick up Picnic in the Park of Kabetogama Lake, displays, a Winter offers visitors a chance copies of the park's Junior Ranger Picnic near a park visitor center bookstore, and hiking trails. to see the park in a different booklets and the new Night or stop by watercraft at one of the Crane Lake Ranger Station light. Visitors can: drive on an ice Explorer booklet. many Day Use Sites (see page 10) Open when a ranger is on duty. road, ice-fish, snowmobile, ski, in the park. Let's Move Outside There is an information kiosk snowshoe, or attend a naturalist- Kids of all ages can dress as a Join a Park Naturalist on a at the boat launch and a United led program. Check at a visitor voyageur at any of the three visitor States Forest Service hiking trail center for details or go on-line at Boat Tour www.nps.gov/voya. centers. Try on leggings, sashes, Explore the park by tour boat close by. and colorful chamois. If you want with a park naturalist (see page Voyageur Days to do more, participate in a North 5 for details). Canoe Voyage (see page 5). This September. Join the community program is part of the First Lady's Ladyslipper Arts and Crafts of Crane Lake for its annual Let's Move Outside Campaign for Festival Voyageur Days. For inquiries call a healthy America! July. Join the Kabetogama Lake (800) 362-7405. community for the festival in July. Ranier Days Voyageurs For inquiries call (800) 524-9085. August. Join the community of 71 National Park CANADA Ranier for its annual Ranier Fort Frances To Rainy Lake 11 Thunder Days celebrations. Bay

International QUETICO Falls Ash Crane PROVINCIAL ONTARIO River PARK Kabetogama Lake What’s Inside: Getting to the Park 71 24 Orr 23 Travel Information Center SUPERIOR History and Science...... 3 Roads approach the park from four Bog Walk NATIONAL Grand points along U .S . 53 between Duluth FOREST Places to Go...... 4 Portage and International Falls . There is National Naturalist-led Programs and Boat Tours. . . 5 Virginia Monument scheduled airline service to International Protect Yourself, Protect Voyageurs. . . . . 6-7 169 LAKE SUPERIOR Falls and Hibbing, Minnesota and Fort 61 Voyageurs National Park Map...... 8-9 Grand 53 Frances, Ontario, Canada . Rapids Apostle Camping, Houseboating and Day Use. . . 10 2 Islands National Supporting Your Park ...... 11 Car rentals are available at airports . Duluth Lakeshore Transportation and lodging 33 Winter in Voyageurs...... 12-13 UNITED STATES are also available at the park's 2 Local Accommodations...... 14-15 35 gateway communities . 0 50Kilometers 53 To Contact Information...... 16 0 50Miles Twin Cities

2 Your guide to Voyageurs National Park

History and Science

Talking Rocks The rocks of Voyageurs National Park tell amazing stories that stretch across time. The rocks tell of continent building and movement, mountain rising, ice ages, and soil formation. One of the reasons Voyageurs National Park was established was because of the amazing geological features. In 1975, Voyageurs National Park was established “to preserve, for the inspiration Kabetogama Lake, Ray Klass © 2006 and enjoyment of future generations, the outstanding scenery, geological conditions, A Demand for Hats this national park. of plants have been and the waterway system which The waterways of identified within the park. From supporting the life constituted part of the historic route of the Voyageurs National Park Boreal forest species are and culture of American voyageurs who contributed significantly to include one of the most most abundant, occupying Indians to supplying important segments of a about 70% of the park. the opening of the northwestern resources for the fur trade, 3,000-mile fur trade route Quaking aspen dominates United States.” commercial fishing, gold of the late 18th and early the forest with other mining, timber and tourism The rocks of Voyageurs National Park are 19th centuries. The driving species including birch, industries, the dated to be about half as old as the planet. force behind the fur trade , , and interconnected waterway Nowhere else in North American parks was a demand for hats— balsam . system of Voyageurs can you see and touch extensive exposures beaver hats desired by National Park has Within this abundant of rocks this old. The rocks of Voyageurs fashionable Europeans. influenced the movement diversity of the northern were created in the Precambrian Era, and When beaver could no of people for thousands forest, wildlife abounds. are part of the . They are longer be found in , of years. Many animals older than the schist at the bottom of the the demand shifted to characteristic of the North North America. Grand Canyon. Amazing Flora and Woods are found here As the fur trade expanded Fauna including moose, white- Visit Voyageurs National Park to see the westward, it relied on the Have you ever walked tailed deer, gray wolves, story of gold and mica mining and hear the voyageurs, or French- through a forest mixed with fox, coyotes, lynx, bobcats, story of volcanoes erupting and the Canadian canoemen, to golden colored tamarack or black bears, ravens, and shifting of fault lines. We think you will muscle trade goods and under a canopy of aspens common loons. A host of also be amazed at the small amount of soil furs between Montreal and and maples displaying an other animals can be found that supports the vast amount of life in this the Canadian northwest. amazing array of red, gold, such as bald eagles, national park. The voyageurs depended and yellow leaves? Have beavers, river otters, red on native North Americans you ever followed the smell squirrels, and small Fisheries in Voyageurs for furs, guide services, of scents as you walk rodents. Voyageurs also There are 54 fish species known to exist in clothing, food, along rock covered ridges, hosts more than 240 bird park lakes with yellow perch and northern and medicine. all while a fox scurries by species who either live in or pike being the most widely spread. and you spot signs of migrate through the park. and are the species The lakes of Voyageurs wolves along a trail? That most frequently sought after by anglers on National Park became a is just some of what lies What's happening the park’s four large lakes. Other predatory strategic relay and supply within Voyageurs this year? fish include smallmouth and largemouth point along the fur trade National Park. Check out the park's bass, , sauger, lake trout, route. The route of the The park lies in a transition newsletter, The Voyageur , and burbot. voyageurs shaped the Messenger, at any one of international boundary and zone between the boreal Not all of these fish are native to the park. forests to the north and the park's three visitor the legacy of the voyageurs centers or on-line at www. and rainbow smelt are inspired the naming of deciduous forests to the not native in these lakes. There is south. Nearly 700 species nps.gov/voya. conflicting evidence as to whether Voyageurs' Watershed smallmouth bass, black crappie, , Voyageurs National Park lies in the 14,900-square-mile Rainy Lake basin. About 70% of the and green sunfish are native in these lakes. basin lies within Ontario and 30% in Minnesota. The general direction of flow through the Additionally, some of these species may be four main lakes in the park (Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan, and Sand Point) is northwesterly. native in the four large lakes of the park Water leaving Rainy Lake flows to the Rainy River and then to which in but not native to the interior lakes where turn flows to the Winnipeg River. Ultimately, the system drains to Hudson Bay. they exist due to stocking. With the exception of rainbow smelt, all of the non- Lake levels in the park’s four largest lakes are controlled by a dam crossing the international native fish listed were introduced to these border at Fort Frances and International Falls, as well as by small dams at Kettle Falls and lakes for sport fishing before the park Squirrel Falls on Namakan Lake. Rainy Lake is controlled separately from the Namakan was established. Reservoir, which is composed of Kabetogama, Namakan, Sand Point, Crane, and Little Vermilion Lakes. The Namakan River, which enters Namakan Lake from the east, is the largest Pick up a checklist of fish at any of the source of flow into the park. park's three vistor centers. 3 Your guide to Voyageurs National Park

Places to Go

Explore a Visitor Destination. The park has identified 14 locations that visitors can boat to Experience the Interior of the Park and learn more about the park and its significance. These sites will eventually be developed with Experience the solitude of a remote interior picnic facilities and interpretive exhibits. Sites listed below are open to the public. lake on the Kabetogama Peninsula without having to portage.

bootleggers, and at Hoist Bay - logging Little American Ellsworth Rock The provides tourists. and recreation. Island Gardens and/or rowboats on several interior lakes for Landscape features, Discover the past while Long before the hotel Jack Ellsworth a fee of $10.00 per boat, per day. such as the piers of the you explore the remains and dam were built, constructed a unique former railroad trestle, Reservations are required and may be made of the mining activities Ojibwe Indians and sculpture garden on exist from the logging up to one week in advance. Call (218) 875- from the 1890s Rainy voyageurs portaged his vacation property period, and several 2111 for reservations for the following lakes: Lake gold rush. Boat their birch bark canoes on Kabetogama Lake buildings represent the Locator, Quill, Ek, Cruiser, Little Shoepack, tours to Little American and trade goods on this from 1944 - 1965. Mr. resort era. Tours depart and Shoepack. Call (218) 286-5258 for Island depart from narrow strip of land Ellsworth designed from the Kabetogama reservations for the following lakes: Peary the Rainy Lake Visitor between Rainy and terraces containing Lake Visitor Center and Brown. Center during the Namakan Lakes. 32 varieties of flowers (see page 5). summer months (see atop a 60-foot granite The Kabetogama Peninsula can only be The Kettle Falls page 5). Stop by a park outcrop. Over 13,000 accessed by water, so you will need to Hotel is in Voyageurs visitor center to pick up lilies bloomed during use your own boat or reserve a water taxi National Park and is a brochure if exploring the garden's peak. service (see pages 14 - 15) to access the trails listed on the National this Visitor Destination that lead to the park's interior lakes. Register of Historic See map on pages 8 - 9 on your own. Places. This popular for site locations or pick There are no canoe or rowboat rentals at the Hoist Bay Ice House destination is managed up a brochure for more visitor centers. by a concessionaire. information. and Dam Casareto Cabin Several local businesses also rent canoes and Tours depart from Built in the early 1900s, The summer cabin kayaks for the park's large lakes (see pages Rainy and Kabetogama the historic Kettle is a historic site that 14-15). Lake Visitor Centers Falls Hotel attracted a represents recreational (see page 5). transient community history of the 1930s. of people, including Hoist Bay The cabin is located on Ellsworth Picnic Shelter lumberjacks, fish Two major periods of a beautiful sand beach. buyers, prospectors, history are represented

Hike a park trail. There are 14 designated trails to explore and view visitor center for a detailed map and description of each trail. Pets are the spectacular scenery and wildlife the park has to offer. Stop by a NOT allowed on park trails with the exception of the Oberholtzer Trail.

Land Access Trails Trail/Destination Difficulty Distance Hiking Time (round trip) Rainy Lake Visitor Center Oberholtzer Trail Easy 1 .7 miles 45 minutes Ethno-botanical Garden Trail Easy 0 .25 mile 20 minutes Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center Echo Bay Trail Easy to Moderate 2 .5 miles, loop 2 hours Kab-Ash Trail Moderate to Strenuous 27 .9 miles Days Ash River Visitor Center Kab-Ash Trail Moderate to Strenuous 27 .9 miles Days Blind Ash Bay Trail Moderate 2 .8 miles, loop 2 .5 hours Water Access Trails

Rainy Lake Visitor Center Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail Moderate 1 .2 miles, round trip 1 hour Anderson Bay Overlook Trail Moderate 1 .75 miles, loop 2 hours Little American Island Easy 0 .25 mile, loop 20 minutes Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center Cruiser Lake Trail Moderate to Strenuous 9 .5 miles, one way 6 - 8 hours Locator Lake Trail Moderate to Strenuous 2 miles, one way 2 hours Ash River Visitor Center Beast Lake Trail Moderate 0 .25 mile to Beast Lake and 2 .8 45 minutes miles, loop to Brown Lake Land Access Overlooks Ash River Visitor Center Beaver Pond Overlook Moderate 0 .2 mile, one way 30 minutes Voyageurs Forest Overlook Easy 0 .5 mile, loop 30 minutes Kabetogama Lake Overlook Easy 0 .2 mile, one way 20 minutes 4 Your guide to Voyageurs National Park

Naturalist-led Programs and Boat Tours

All tours and fees are subject to change, please call ahead for schedule and fee changes . Minimum number of passengers are Rainy Lake (Voyageur) = Boat Tour required for all tours . SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT ADULT CHILD Kettle Falls Cruise (August 12 & 26, September 2 & 16) 10 am $50 $25 (6 .5 hour cruise) Voyage to the historic Kettle Falls Hotel . Spend 2 hours on land to dine at the hotel or enjoy a picnic lunch, and to explore the hotel and nearby dam . Tour fees do not include meals (22 passenger minimum) . Discovery Cruise (June 20 – August 24) 1 pm 1 pm $25 $15 (2 hour cruise) Discover the wonder and beauty of Voyageurs National Park . The captain will navigate Rainy Lake in search of active eagle nests, view a commercial fishing camp from the boat, and look for abundant wildlife . Grand Tour (June 17 – September 8) 1 pm 1 pm 1 pm 1 pm $30 $15 (2 .5 hour cruise) This tour is a combination of the Discovery Cruise with a stop at Little American Island where gold was discovered in the 1890s (1/4 mile accessible walk) . North Canoe Voyage (June 15 – August 24) Let's Move Outdoors Campaign! 10 am 10 am Free Free (1 .5 hour paddle) Paddle back in history aboard a 26-foot North Canoe . Learn the voyageur paddle salute and explore the life of a voyageur . Minimum age is 5 . We recommend participants know how to swim . Weather dependent . Reservation recommended, call (218) 286-5258 . Explore by Canoe (June 25 - August 24) 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm Free Free (2 hour paddle) Enjoy a tranquil canoe trip while keeping an eye out for wildlife . We provide lessons and equipment . Minimum age is 5 . We recommend participants know how to swim . Weather dependent . Reservations recommended . Call (218) 286-5258 . Ethno-botanical Garden Walking Tour (June 17 - September 28) 12 pm 12 pm 12 pm 12 pm 12 pm 12 pm Free Free (45 minute tour) Step back in time and visit a native plant garden and an Ojibwe lodge . Learn about native flora, exotic species, and their mark on the park (accessible 1/4 mile walk) . Meet a park naturalist at the flag pole to start your tour . Kabetogama Lake (Otter/Borealis) = Boat Tour Kettle Falls Cruise (June 17 – August 31) 11 am 11 am 11 am 11 am $40 $25 (September 3 - 19 ) 11 am 11 am (5 .5 hour cruise) Voyage to the historic Kettle Falls Hotel . Spend 2 hours on land to dine at the hotel or enjoy a picnic lunch, and to explore the hotel and nearby dam . Tour fees do not include meals (6 passenger minimum) . Hoist Bay Tour (June 18 - August 27) 1 pm $30 $15 (2 .5 hour cruise) Board the tour boat (accessible) and cruise to historic Hoist Bay . Join a park naturalist for a 1/4 mile walk (not accessible) through the remains of an old logging camp and resort . View eagles and abundant wildlife along the way . North Canoe Voyage (June 18 – August 29) Let's Move Outdoor's Campaign! 10 am Free Free See description above . Call (218) 875-2111 . Junior Ranger Explorer (June 25 - August 22) 1 pm 1 pm Free Free (1 hour) Join a park naturalist on an exploration of Voyageurs National Park . Explore by Canoe (June 25 - August 24) 2 pm 2 pm Free Free See description above . Call (218) 875-2111 . Park-wide Night Explorer Series (May - September) Join a park-naturalist/volunteer for an evening viewing the night sky . See listing of events on-line or pick up a brochure at any of the park's three visitor centers . Free Free

$3 .00 service fee applies for all cancellations made by the visitor . No refunds will be How To Make Tour Boat Reservations issued if less than 24 hours notice is given . Refunds will be issued ONLY if advance All tours are subject to change, please call ahead for schedule changes . A minimum of reservations are canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour departs . Refunds 4 passengers are required for all tours with the exception of the Kettle Falls Tours which are given only by www .recreation .gov . require a minimum of 6 passengers aboard the Otter and 22 passengers aboard the Voyageur . Minimum Number of Passengers A minimum of 4 paying passengers are required for all tours, with the exception of the How do I make a reservation for a tour on the Otter or Voyageur tour boats? Kettle Falls Tours which require a minimum of 6 paying passengers on the Otter and a Reservations for all tours are now made by going online at www .recreation .gov or by minimum of 22 paying passengers on the Voyageur . calling the National Call Center at (877) 444-6777 . Advance reservations are available for a tour until midnight the night before a tour departs . The National Call Center What if the park cancels a tour? hours are: The park reserves the right to cancel a tour for any reason . If a tour is canceled by the park a full refund will be given to the visitor by recreation .gov . Some reasons the park Mar . 1 - Oct . 31, 10 a m. . - 12 a m. . (EST) Nov . 1 - Feb . 28, 10 a m. . - 10 p .m . (EST) may cancel a tour are: if there are U .S .C .G . weather restrictions or not enough paying Can I walk into a visitor center and make a reservation? passengers . Call the respective visitor centers prior to departure to find out if your tour is Rainy Lake Visitor Center and Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center going . Keep in mind the following: tour boat captains do not make a determination on Yes . Walk-ons may inquire, make a walk-on reservation, and pay, with a credit card only, the weather until 1 hour prior to departure and the park will not know if a tour meets for a tour at the Rainy Lake and Kabetogama Lake Visitor Centers if space is available . the minimum number of passengers until 1/2 hour prior to departure . To inquire about a Visitors may do this between the hours of 9:00 a .m . and 5:00 p .m . prior to departure of cancellation, call Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center (218) 875-2111, or Rainy Lake Visitor a tour . All ticket sales will stop 30 minutes prior to departure of a tour . If all seats have Center (218) 286-5258 . been paid for with advanced reservations through www .recreation .gov, then no walk-on passengers will be accepted . Must I check in at a visitor center before boarding the boat? Ash River Visitor Center Yes . All visitors MUST check in at their respective visitor centers before boarding the tour No . Currently, there are no walk-on tickets available or tours available at this site . boat . This allows park staff to make sure all reserved passengers have boarded, check for Senior or Access passes, and inform you of any necessary information . Payment Method Federal Senior Pass and Access Pass Discounts Credit cards are required to make all reservations . No cash, checks, or travelers checks Pass holders are eligible for a discount on park-operated tour boats . To receive the are accepted . discounted rate you must provide the number on your Federal Senior Pass or Federal Access Pass when making a reservation . Pass holders MUST bring their pass and How do I know what an adult, child, or toddler fee is? identification to receive the discount when boarding the boat . If the pass holder does not Adult fees cover ages 17 and up, child fees cover ages 3-16, toddler fees are 2 and bring their pass and identification the discount will not apply and the pass holder will be under . Go to www .recreation gov. for specific fee information . required to pay in full upon check-in . No discounts can be applied once the tour has Cancellation Policy started . If you are a walk-on, you MUST have a Senior Pass or Access Pass in your Visitors must call the National Call Center to cancel a tour, not a visitor center . If a visitor possession, when making the reservation, to receive the discount . No discount will be calls for any reason to cancel a tour they must call at least 24 hours prior to departure . A applied if you do not present your Senior Pass or Access Pass .

5 Your guide to Voyageurs National Park

Protect Yourself

General Regulations. National Park Rangers enforce a wide spectrum of Federal laws and regulations and a variety of state statutes. Familiarize yourself with park rules.

Do not destroy or the Oberholtzer Trail) or in Know Canadian and collect natural or the backcountry. This rule is in U.S. fishing and customs cultural resources in the place to protect park wildlife regulations before you cross and your pet. park. For example, do not the border. For Canadian collect, damage, or destroy Do not harass or feed customs call (807) 274-3655 and for United States customs any plants, animals, rocks, wildlife! Observe wildlife call (218) 283-0769. artifacts, historic objects, quietly from a distance. driftwood, flowers, or pine Animals need adequate Quiet Time – Parkwide cones. You may harvest up space to feed, nest, and 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to one gallon of berries for raise young. Do not disturb personal consumption. wildlife, especially breeding or Firearms As of February 22, 2010, a new Firewood restrictions nesting birds, or adult animals with young. federal law allows people who require visitors to purchase Campsite can legally possess firearms vandalized firewood from an approved Respect public use under federal, Minnesota, and Minnesota Department of closures. Check at visitor local laws, to possess firearms Boating Safety Tips Natural Resources (MN DNR) centers and boat ramp bulletin in Voyageurs National Park. firewood vendor. Firewood boards for areas that have been Always wear your life jacket – Minnesota It is the visitor’s responsibility may not be brought in from closed to protect park visitors, State law requires all watercraft (including to understand and comply unapproved vendors. This is park wildlife, and other canoes and kayaks) to have one wearable with all applicable state, to protect forest health and sensitive resources. Closed U.S.C.G. approved personal flotation local, and federal firearms prevent the spread of invasive areas are posted with signs. device (PFD) on board and accessible for pests. For more information laws. The firearms laws of each person in the watercraft. The State of log onto www.dnr.state.mn.us. Hunting is not allowed in Minnesota prohibit the Minnesota requires all children under 10 Voyageurs National Park. possession of Rifles, Shotguns years of age to wear a life preserver when Chainsaws are prohibited or BB guns in public places except when being used to cut are in a recreational boat. Private floatplanes such as Voyageurs National ice fishing holes. prohibited on all waters in the Park, so this new federal law All passengers should stay seated within park except the four major Store food properly. does not alter the existing the boat while the boat is moving. Riding lakes: Rainy, Sand Point, regulatory restrictions on the Voyageurs is bear country. You Kabetogama, and Namakan use and possession of these on the bow or gunwale is prohibited! are required to store all smelly Lakes. This is to help prevent firearms at Voyageurs National items such as toothpaste, Boating Checklist the spread of the Spiny Park. In addition, Federal sunscreen, food, pet food, and -A wearable life preserver readily water flea, an aquatic exotic law prohibits possession of deodorant in bear proof food invasive species. firearms on tour boats and accessible for each person storage lockers or hang from a certain facilities in this park; -Type IV throwable cushion or ring bear pole or tree. Be fire safe! Extinguish all those places are posted with -Navigational maps campfires when unattended. signs at public entrances. If -Navigation lights at night – use them! Interior lakes Make sure the fire is out you have questions, please -Whistle or horn regulations are in place to and the ashes are cold contact the Chief Ranger at -Anchor, paddles or oars, and lines prevent the spread of invasive before leaving. (218) 283-6600. -Spare propeller aquatic exotics. Use artificial A Minnesota fishing -Flashlight and first aid kit bait only, no privately-owned To find out more about watercraft, and no float plane license is required to fish in Voyageurs National Park Navigation You Need To Know landings are allowed. the park. If you plan to fish regulations visit www.nps. in the park get a copy of the gov/voya. You can also find a The Coast Guard numbered red and Pets are allowed on a leash Minnesota fishing regulations copy of the Superintendent's green buoy system is used to guide in developed areas (around at area businesses or visitor Compendium on this site. boaters and mark hazards. To use this visitor centers, boat ramps, centers. Know the slot limit picnic areas, campsites, and system you need to know the direction of (size limit) for the lakes where houseboat sites), on the four lake flow. you will be fishing. Park main lakes, and along park rangers enforce MN State Namakan, Sand Point, and Crane Lakes entrance roads. Pets are NOT fishing regulations. all flow north (or downlake) toward allowed on park trails (except Kettle Falls. Kabetogama Lake flows east (or downlake) to Namakan and Kettle Falls. Rainy Lake flows west (or downlake) to International Falls. Emergencies - Call 911 Remember red buoys to your right while Cellular phones may not work in the park. traveling uplake (red right return). Payphones are near all visitor centers.

Park rangers monitor marine band 16 for Nun Buoy Can Buoy emergencies during business hours.

Kayaking in Voyageurs, NPS 6 Your guide to Voyageurs National Park

Protect Voyageurs

Best Management Practices for Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species and Fish Diseases -Inspect your boat, trailer, and equipment and remove visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud before leaving the water access. -Drain water from your boat, motor, bilge, live wells, and bait containers before leaving the water access. -Dispose of unwanted bait and other aquatic Rainy Lake, Ray Klass © 2006 plants and animals in the trash. -Spray or rinse boats and equipment with water at least 140 degrees F for at least one Voyageurs National Park was established for its amazing scenery and wildlife, the minute, or dry boats and equipment for five voyageurs who traveled these waterways, and the unique geologic formations one can days before moving them to another body of get up close to and touch. While you are enjoying your visit, be attentive to the special water. regulations in place to protect these park resources and those designed for your safety. Regulations to Protect Interior Invasive Species Alert Spiny water fleas were first Emerald Ash Borer Lakes from Aquatic Invasive Invasive species are plants, found in Rainy and Namakan The emerald ash borer Species and Fish Diseases animals, or diseases that Lakes in 2006. The large has decimated ash trees in -Use artificial bait only (on all interior lakes are not native to the local lakes in the park have been Michigan and is spreading only). declared infested waters. This ecosystem and that are likely to westward, currently to the -No privately-owned watercraft allowed in designation requires that cause harm to the economy, to Twin Cities area. These insects, interior lakes (the park will continue to specific actions be taken the environment, or to and other forest pests, can provide canoes and row boats for rent to prevent the unintended human health. be transported to the park through the Boats on Interior Lakes program spread of this species to in contaminated firewood. The park’s forests, lakes, and and Commercial Use Authorizations on uninfested waters. See the Please do not bring firewood native plant communities are Mukooda Lake). Minnesota Department of from outside of the local area. at risk from several species of Natural Resources (MN Purchase wood from a MN -No float plane landings on interior lakes. aquatic exotics, invasive plants, DNR) fishing regulations, the DNR approved firewood and forest pests. Four species best management practices vendor near the park or collect that you should be aware Best Management Practices for described to the right, or stop dead and downed wood near of are: Using Interior Lakes by a park visitor center for your campsite. -Bring a separate set of gear that is likely to Spiny Water Flea more information. Eurasian Watermilfoil contact lake water (including fishing gear) to This tiny (1/4-5/8”) species Rusty Crayfish use on the interior lakes, or before using any of zooplankton is native to This invasive aquatic plant Rusty crayfish were discovered gear on an interior lake, make sure that all Eurasia and was introduced is moving northward in in the park in 2006. Rusty gear has been thoroughly dried for at least 5 into the Great Lakes from the Minnesota and may reach park crayfish are more aggressive days or washed with hot water (>140 degrees ballast water of ships. They waters soon. This plant has than native crayfish and F) for at least one minute. threaten the park’s been found to interfere with can disrupt aquatic plant aquatic ecosystems and fishing boating, fishing, and swimming -When leaving any lake, remove aquatic and animal communities by by competing with native fish and can also crowd out native plants and animals, including gelatinous eliminating aquatic plants in for food and by fouling fishing water plants. or cotton batting – like material from infested areas. gear. Spiny equipment, including fishing line. water fleas are Help slow the spread by spread when following the best management either live adult practices for stopping the water fleas or viable resting spread of aquatic exotics eggs are transferred to a new described to the right. Never body of water. Spiny water release any pet or aquarium Watch the Weather fleas can be transported on bait species of crayfish into lakes, The weather can change rapidly and severely buckets, anchor ropes, fishing and remember that using live at any time of the year-seek protection line, boats, waders, nets, or any crayfish for bait is prohibited in behind islands and within safe harbors gear that contacts park waters. during thunderstorms. infested waters. Avoid prolonged exposure to wind and cold as conditions for hypothermia are present Thinking of Drinking Lake Water? year round. Always treat lake water before using it for drinking or cooking. Consider bringing drinking water The average high temperature in July is with you when camping in the park. Otherwise, use a high-quality water filter to remove potential 79 F. and the low is 54 F. The average low contaminants. temperature in February is -1 F. and the high The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) advises the public to approach lake areas with is 22 F. blue-green algae blooms with caution. During the right conditions these blooms can be toxic to pets and harmful to people. A blue-green algae bloom that looks like pea soup should be avoided. For detailed information visit the MPCA website at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/clmp- toxicalgae.html.

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6 Little American Island A 1/4 mile accessible loop with waysides tells the story of the Rainy Lake gold rush of 1893 . Voyageurs National Park

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10 Beaver Pond Overlook 0 .2 mile (one way) Car KLVC to ARVC ~ 8 miles To Orr 25mi 40km 11 Voyageurs Forest Overlook 0 .5 mile (loop) Car KLVC to Kettle Falls ~ 21 miles KLVC to Gold Portage ~ 7 miles 12 Anderson Bay Overlook Trail 1 .75 miles (loop) Water KLVC to Ellsworth Rock Gardens ~ 5 miles 13 Beast Lake Trail 2 .5 miles (one way) Water RLVC to Kettle Falls ~ 34 miles 14 Cruiser Lake Trail 9 .5 miles (one way) Water RLVC to Brule Narrows ~ 14 miles Voyageurs park map RLVC to Cranberry Bay ~ 7 miles Febr 2, 2012 RLVC to Anderson Bay ~ 26 miles Megan K

8 Voyageurs National Park

ONTARIO SANDPOINT ISLAND Kettle Falls Hotel & Dam RAINY LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK Built around 1910, this Anderson Bay National Register site was Fox View the outstanding at one time a transient Island scenery and geologic community of over 200 FORT FRANCES Dryweed Island Canada Cranberry conditions Voyageurs has Bic people including Customs RANIER ycle Island Dam Tra Little y River il Bushyhead to offer . Rain 12mi Tilson American lumberjacks, fish buyers, U.S. Bay Island Brule Narrows Customs 19km 11 Trail Island Moose prospectors, bootleggers Bay Voyageurs National and tourists . Today the Park Headquarters Harry Oveson Fish Camp Y Lost Bay B A tradition of hospitality 96 R Y r Point INTERNATIONAL E R Soldie Tilson Co nector B continues . FALLS n Ski Trail A N KOOCHICHING Black Bay Black Bay Ski Trails C R Oberholtzer Beaver Pond access via Rainy Lake Ice Road Hiking Trail/ Trail STATE FOREST Snowshoe Trail

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Distances by boat between park Distances by car between park 491 destinations: visitor centers: SUPERIOR ARVC to Kettle Falls ~ 13 miles ARVC to CLRS 72 miles NATIONAL Brule Narrows to Kettle Falls ~ 20 miles KLVC to ARVC ~ 17 miles FOREST CLRS to KLVC ~ 39 miles KLVC to CLRS ~ 67 miles 24 CLRS to Kettle Falls ~ 30 miles RLVC to KLVC ~ 36 miles KLVC to ARVC ~ 8 miles To Orr RLVC to ARVC ~ 49 miles 25mi KLVC to Kettle Falls ~ 21 miles 40km RLVC to CLRS ~ 103 miles KLVC to Gold Portage ~ 7 miles KLVC to Ellsworth Rock Gardens ~ 5 miles ARVC = Ash River Visitor Center RLVC to Kettle Falls ~ 34 miles CLRS = Crane Lake Ranger Station RLVC to Brule Narrows ~ 14 miles KLVC = Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center Voyageurs park map RLVC to Cranberry Bay ~ 7 miles Febr 2, 2012 RLVC = Rainy Lake Visitor Center RLVC to Anderson Bay ~ 26 miles Megan K

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Camping, Houseboating, and Day Use

Voyageurs National Park offers a combined total of 244 campsites, houseboat sites, and day use sites throughout the park. All sites are first-come, first-served except the group and accessible campsites. You need a boat to camp in the park.

General Information Camping Permits The other site is on Kabetogama Lake All campsites are accessible only just east of Cuculus Island. The group by water. Car camping is A free permit is required for all overnight stays in the park. campsites have a wheelchair- available at the nearby accessible core area. Day Use Site, Rainy Lake Woodenfrog and Ash River State Permits are not required for day use. forest campgrounds and at Reservations are required from May Campfires private campgrounds. Permits are available at park visitor 26 - September 10, 2012. The sites are Use a camp stove or build campfires All individual campsites in the centers and adjacent to all park boat available on a first-come, first-served in established fire rings. park are free. There is a $35 per launch ramps. Permits are also basis during the rest of the year. Never leave a fire unattended. night fee for group campsites. available at the Woodenfrog State Reservations may be made on-line at Drown and stir all campfires with Between May 15 and September Forest and Crane Lake public boat www.recreation.gov or by calling 15, tent and houseboat camping launch ramps. (877) 444-6777. water to be sure they are out cold. within the park is limited to 14 If ashes are still warm to the touch days at a specific site, and 30 Only one permit for each party Advanced reservations may NOT be they may still start a fire. days in a calendar year. (individual or group) per stay made at park visitor centers. Collecting wood for campfires is is required. Know where you can go! Fee: $35 per night, maximum group allowed only if the wood is DEAD Campers and houseboaters may Your permit must be displayed at your size is 30 people. and DOWNED. not stay overnight: campsite – on your tent, food locker, Do not cut down any tree in the - At day-use sites or on each houseboat. If your group size is less than 14 you - Within 200 yards of a may stop by the Rainy Lake or park, living or dead, for firewood. designated tent, houseboat, or Park rangers may visit your site and Kabetogama Lake Visitor Centers to Do not bring firewood into the park day use site ask to see your overnight permit. see if a group campsite is available for from outside of the immediate area - On private or leased land Failure to possess and display a valid use on that day. unless it is from an approved - Within 1/4 mile of any park overnight permit may result Minnesota Department of Need more details? Stop by a visitor developed area (e.g. visitor in a citation. Natural Resources (MN DNR) center or visit our website at www. center) firewood vendor. - Within 1/4 mile of any Permits are not a reservation for a nps.gov/voya structure campsite! All campsites are first-come, Gypsy moths, emerald ash borer, first-served with the exception of the Accessible Campsites and other pests that endanger forest Tent campers use tent sites. Tent group campsites and the N41 at Voyageurs Narrows on health may be hiding in unapproved campers may not stay overnight Namakan Lake is an accessible firewood. Please help us protect the in houseboat sites or day use accessible campsites. sites. Day use is allowed at campsite available by reservation park's forest health. unoccupied tent sites until Day Use Sites only. Call (218) 875-2111 at least one 2:00 p.m. Visitors looking for a place for week in advance to request a picnics or day time activities may reservation for use of this site. Free. Houseboaters use houseboat stop and enjoy Day Use Sites sites. Houseboaters may not stay throughout the park. R26 on Rainy Lake is an accessible in tent sites or day use sites. Day campsite available by reservation use is not allowed at houseboat These sites are marked with a picnic only. Call (218) 286-5258 at least one sites because there are no toilets. table icon on the National week in advance to request a Overnight docking is permitted Geographic Maps that can be reservation for use of this site. Free. at Kettle Falls, but there is no purchased at any of the park’s three overnight docking at park visitor centers. Amenities at these State Forest Camping visitor centers. sites include a picnic table, fire ring, Are you looking for a place to car It is illegal to leave and privy. Visitors may not stay camp while visiting the park? overnight at a Day Use Site. unattended property at a Two Minnesota State forest campsite overnight. Group Campsites campgrounds are located near the Developed campsites have tent Do you need a campsite for 14 to 30 park. For more information, call (218) pads available. No digging, people? If you said yes, then we have 365-7229 or visit www.dnr.state.mn. trenching, or leveling is allowed two group campsites that are just us/state_forests/index.html. in the park. Black Bear, what you need! Brian Wood Obey all site closure signs. One site is on Rainy Lake near the Closures are established to west entrance to the Brule Narrows. protect sensitive areas and for visitor safety. Bear Country Maximum group sizes are designed to provide enjoyable Store all food, garbage, scented items, and equipment used to cook and store food in a vehicle, metal food conditions for visitors and to storage locker, or hung 10 feet high and 10 feet out from a pole or tree. This regulation applies throughout prevent campsites from the park. being degraded. Stop by a park visitor center for more information on how to store food properly in bear country to Small tent sites – 9 people Large tent sites – 18 people discourage bears from making your meal their own. Houseboat site – 2 houseboats Coolers will not protect food from bears. Black bears are strong, and placing a rock or other heavy item on Group tent sites – 30 people top of your cooler will not keep them out. Improperly stored food has drawn black bears to campsites on several occasions, often resulting in property damage and an increased risk to human safety.

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Supporting Your Park

Voyageurs is pleased to partner with the outstanding maintaining grounds at Visitor Destinations, and much, organizations listed below. These organizations help much more. You too can become a member and support fund special events, construct trails in the park, supply Voyageurs National Park. the children's tables at visitor centers, help with Jefferson National Parks Voyageurs National Park Friends of Voyageurs Volunteers-In-Parks are Association Association National Park Very Important People Providing quality VNPA helped The mission of the In 2011, the park educational establish Voyageurs Friends of benefited from the products and National Park in Voyageurs National generous donation of 1975 and is the Park is to sponsor time and talent of 85 related services that people who enrich public park’s founding outreach that partner, supporting: supports natural, historical, and volunteered over understanding and appreciation educational activities available at 10,000 hours in support of park -STEWARDSHIP of the park’s of America’s national parks, Voyageurs National Park. activities. public lands, and historic places. historic and environmental assets, ensuring that Voyageurs National Have you noticed the action Volunteers assist with education Jefferson National Parks Park remains wild and pristine for around the children’s activity programs, help maintain park trails, assist with park research and Association (JNPA) is honored future generations. tables at the park visitor centers? monitoring, and staff park visitor -VOLUNTEERS and financial Have you borrowed a pair of to be one of the non-profit centers. Opportunities to volunteer assistance for the park, to allay the or kids’ skis in partners to Voyageurs National at the park range from one day Park. Since 1961 JNPA has impact caused by reduced wintertime at the Rainy Lake projects to multi-month operated visitor center stores federal budgets. Visitor Center? assignments. -ECONOMIC BENEFIT for the and provided educational Have you explored the new park’s gateway communities If you are interested in learning programs for the benefit of the Ethno-botanical garden with an and partnerships for more about volunteering in the public and our park partners. Ojibwe waaginigaan and sustainable tourism. park, contact the park’s volunteer Visit our stores at Rainy Lake, interpretive panels by the Rainy -EDUCATION opportunities and coordinator at (218) 283-6670, or Kabetogama Lake, and Ash Lake Visitor Center? visit the park’s website at www.nps. enduring experiences for youth in River Visitor Centers. gov/voya. Minnesota’s National Park, and in The Friends of Voyageurs Share your park experiences the classroom. National Park have provided Heart of the Continent with us and others! VNPA provides travel grants to funding for all of these projects and many others. Partnership www.twitter.com/jnpa connect students to the park, manages a Land Preservation (HOCP) is a How do they do it? With help Canadian/ www.facebook.com/ Initiative to help willing sellers from people like you! The Friends transfer private property to park American Jefferson National Parks are a non-profit organization coalition of land managers and ownership, and organizes an sustained by your local stakeholders working together Partner of the Parks annual Volunteer Rendezvous. tax-deductible donations. on cross-border projects that Membership Under a new Executive Director, promote the economic, cultural and Members receive a free gift, VNPA is expanding the scope of For more information on how to natural health of the lakes, forests 15% discounts in our stores as our programs to advance science- join the Friends of Voyageurs and communities on the well as 10-15% discount in based education, youth National Park visit www.nps.gov/ Minnesota/Ontario border. The engagement, and sustainable voya/supportyourpark. park stores across the country Heart of the Continent consists of communities to grow lifelong and more! Join on-line at public lands and waters that span connections between people and Destination Voyageurs the international border from Rainy membership.jnpa.com or call the park. National Park Lake in northeastern Minnesota to (314) 678-1522. the western shores of Lake Love Voyageurs? Visit www. The mission of Superior in Ontario and Shop on-line at shop.jnpa.com. voyageurs.org to learn more, join Destination Minnesota. www. us as a volunteer or make a Voyageurs heartofthecontinent.org. donation. Or, scan the code. National Park (DVNP) is to connect people to Voyageurs National Park via implementation of an ongoing, comprehensive marketing and public relations campaign that will effectively encourage awareness and result in increased visitation and economic growth. For more information visit www. destinationvoyageursnationalpark.com.

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Winter in Voyageurs

What is there to do in Winter? View the Aurora Borealis The Northern Lights occur when charged particles from the sun interact with a magnetic field 50 to 100 miles above the Earth’s surface. The best time to watch is from 10:00 Kabetogama Lake, Ray Kettle Falls Dam Overlook, Oberholtzer Trail, Matt Holly Black Bay Beaver Pond Klass © 2006 Namakan Lake p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Watch for Wildlife Winter visitors enjoy the beauty of Voyageurs by snowmobile, on cross-country skis, in Some creatures are dormant in the an auto on the ice road, on snowshoes, or in ice-fishing houses. Voyageurs invites visitors winter but many remain active. to come to the park and enjoy the solitude of the winter North Woods. Watch for tracks in the snow. Moose, wolves, and deer can be seen crossing over the frozen lake surface. Cross-Country Skiing Snowshoeing around Dryweed Island If you do see wildlife within the Black Bay Ski Trail Blind Ash Bay Trail depending on the park, please respect them by staying Located one mile north of the The trailhead is at the ice conditions. at least 100 feet away. Rainy Lake Visitor Center via Kabetogama Lake Overlook The Kabetogama Lake/Ash Get Outside and Go the Rainy Lake Ice Road; 6 parking lot along the road to River Ice Road starts at the boat The Rainy Lake Visitor Center offers miles of trail. the Ash River Visitor Center launch ramp at Kabetogma Lake skis, snowshoes, binoculars, and a (2.8 miles round trip). Voyageurs’ Tilson Connector Visitor Center and extends at variety of Discovery Packs for the boat launch ramp at Ash Trail visitors to use. Small fees apply for River Visitor Center. This ice The Minnesota Department of adult ski rentals. The park also offers road is 9.3 miles. over 110 miles of groomed Natural Resources (MN DNR) snowmobile trails. manages this ten mile Check at the visitor center network of interconnected ski for up-to-date information. Winter Special Speaker Series trails. Several routes are Each winter from mid-January possible, ranging from short The speed limit is 30 MPH. through March the park offers naturalist-led family friendly loops to longer excursions. When heavy snow, slush, or activities for people of all ages. Try You can access this system thin ice exists, the ice road may making your own snowshoes, learn from the Rainy Lake Visitor be closed or shortened for about wolves, bears, and other Center area on the park’s safety. Travel beyond the wildlife in the park, or go on a full plowed section is unsafe. moon hike. Check the park’s website Tilson Connector Trail. Photo by, Andrea Trembath for current programs at www.nps. Echo Bay Trail Sullivan Bay Trail Ice Fishing gov/voya or call the Rainy Lake This 3.5 mile loop trail is Follow signs to the Ash River Ghostly winter quiet, rugged Visitor Center at (888) 381-2873 or located a few miles from the Visitor Center. The trailhead is piney shorelines, and (218) 286-5258. Kabetogama Lake Visitor just past the Beaver Pond outstanding angling make Winter Environmental Education Center (closed winter). Follow Overlook on the north side of Voyageurs National Park an ice Field Trips County Road 122 north Sullivan Bay (1.5 miles angler’s dream. Each winter from mid-January toward the Woodenfrog State round trip). Place icehouses at least 50 feet through March students come to the Forest campground to access Oberholtzer Trail from the center of snowmobile Rainy Lake Visitor Center to learn the trailhead. about the history of snowshoes, The trailhead is just outside the trails and the ice road. Check animal tracking techniques, and to Kab-Ash Trail Rainy Lake Visitor Center (1.7 ice conditions before going cross-country ski. This challenging backcountry miles round trip). out. Fishing license and

trail system is 27.9 miles of fishhouse registration If you and your school would like to Ice Roads come, please contact the park at ungroomed trail and is for the is required. The Rainy Lake Ice Road (218) 286-5258, Wednesday through experienced skier. extends from the boat launch Sunday, for more information or to Bring a map and be prepared schedule a field trip today. ramp at the Rainy Lake Visitor for winter travel in a Center and goes to either the remote area. mouth of Cranberry Bay or

Rainy Lake Visitor Center Amenities: Fall and Winter Hours of Operation • Trail and Ice Condition updates • Hot cocoa October 1 - December 31, 2012 • A children's activity area Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Maps of ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile trails • JNPA Bookstore January 2 - mid-May, 2013 • Life-size bull moose Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Exhibits and films • Ski rentals & snowshoe loan program

Rainy Lake Visitor Center

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Offers Great Activities

Prepare for Winter Weather Voyageurs National Park offers excellent opportunities for exploration and adventure in the wintertime. To make sure you have a safe and fun adventure, follow the guidelines below.

Dress Warm and Stay Dry Kabetogama Lake, Ray Klass © 2006 Cold temperatures, wet snow, and wind can easily rob you of body heat. To avoid hypothermia and frostbite, dress Voyageurs National Park is the nation's only national park that provides groomed trails in the heart warm and stay dry. of a park without the use of a road system. This effort is supported through the cooperative assistance Wear layers of wool or synthetics, like of the International Voyageur, Crane Lake Voyageurs, and the Ash River-Kabetogama Snowdrifters pile and polypropylene, under a Snowmobile Clubs. waterproof shell. Avoid exposure to With over 110 miles of staked and groomed snowmobile trails on frozen surfaces, this unique wind, drink a lot of water, and take experience provides wonderful opportunities to observe wildlife, including wolves, and the scenic warm-up breaks. splendor offered through the geologically diverse rock formations. Come enjoy this unique and wonderful experience while taking in the comfort of area resorts in your travels (see pages 14 - 15 for Be Aware more information). Pay attention to the weather. It’s easy to get lost or fall when the weather turns bad. The trails can quickly cover with You Should Know... Trail Conditions Trail Markings Snowmobiling is allowed on Voyageurs National Park trail Trails are marked with stakes snow and blanket your route whether frozen lake surfaces and conditions are posted weekly at approximately every 0.10 mile on foot, skis, or snowmobile. You need designated safety portages. www.nps.gov/voya. Click on for easy identification. Signs to know where you are and how to get “news” or “winter trail report” are posted to direct you to area to safety. All land areas, including rock for detailed information. resorts and additional trails. faces, are closed to snowmobiles Hazards are generally Prepare & Take Care with the exception of designated Visitors can also find trail identified with orange stakes, When hiking, snowshoeing or skiing safety portages. Hill climbing information at the following however ice conditions change tell someone your travel plans, bring is prohibited. phone numbers: daily and require vigilance by the "10 Essentials” and know how to • International Falls, (800) all operators. use them. Obey all closure signs. Areas are FALLS MN closed to protect your safety and Speed and the use of alcohol • Kabetogama Lake, (800) 1. Map of the area to protect sensitive resources. are the primary cause of 524-9085 2. Compass accidents and deaths within the 3. Extra food and water Be Safe! • Ash River, (800) 950-2061 park. Use of snowmobiles off 4. Extra clothing -Carry a trail map with you. • Crane Lake, (877) 466-7669, the frozen lake surfaces and 5. Emergency shelter -Keep to the right on trails. (466-SNOW) staked trails is prohibited and -Leave a route plan causes irreversible scarring of 6. First aid kit with someone. Speed Limits rock surfaces by the carbide 7. Flashlight or headlamp The Speed limit is 45 miles per skids and studded tracks. 8. Sunglasses or sunscreen Watch For... hour (mph) on lake surfaces and 9. Pocketknife Pressure ridges 25 mph on land portages. Drinking and 10. Waterproof matches They change the surface of the The 45 mph speed limit includes Snowmobiling Don't Mix! lake. Always stop and inspect the lake surfaces of Kabetogama, It is illegal to operate a ridge areas before crossing. Namakan, Sand Point, and Rainy snowmobile while under the Pressure ridges are marked with Lakes within the park's influence of alcohol or drugs. two crossed orange caution boundaries. stakes on each side. Speed limits are enforced. Ride Slush and open water within limits and watch Avoid them by staying on staked for hazards. and groomed trails.

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Voyageurs National Park Rainy Lake Visitor Center Jefferson National Parks Association Headquarters Phone: (218) 286-5258 1 Memorial Drive, Suite 1900 360 Highway 11 East Fax: (218) 286-5274 St. Louis, MO 63102-2443 International Falls, MN 56649 Hours of Operation: Phone: (314) 678-1500 Phone: (218) 283-6600 May 19 – September 30, 2012 www.jnpa.com Fax: (218) 285-7407 Open daily – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Voyageurs National Park Association www.nps.gov/voya October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 Hours of Operation: Open Wednesday – Sunday, 126 North 3rd Street Suite 400 Year-round, Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Minneapolis, MN 55401 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. January 2, 2013 – mid-May, 2013 Phone: (612) 333-5424 Open Wednesday – Sunday, Fax: (612) 339-4731 Boat Tour Reservations 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. www.voyageurs.org www.recreation.gov National Call Center: (877) 444-6777 Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center Friends of Voyageurs National Park Phone: (218) 875-2111 360 Highway 11 East Hours of Operation: Fax: (218) 875-2114 International Falls, MN 56649 March 1 - October 31, 2012 Hours of Operation: www.nps.gov/voya/supportyourpark 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. May 19 – September 30, 2012 Destination Voyageurs National Park November 1 – February 28, 2013 Open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 360 Highway 11 East 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Ash River Visitor Center International Falls, MN 56649 Group Campsite Reservations Phone: (218) 374-3221 www.destinationvoyageursnationalpark.com Phone: (877) 444-6777 Hours of Operation: Heart of the Continent Partnership www.recreation.gov May 19 – September 30, 2012 126 North 3rd Street Suite 400 Reservations are not available for Open Thursday – Sunday, Minneapolis, MN 55401 individual campsites. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.heartofthecontinent.org. Crane Lake Ranger Station Phone: (218) 993-2481