Voyageurs Conservancy

Voyageurs Conservancy The Voyageurs Conservancy is the nonprofit partner of Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park. Learn more and support your park at www.voyageurs.org.

We help each new generation explore and protect Voyageurs National Park.

The story of Voyageurs began long before it became a park.On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we express our deep gratitude for ...
10/12/2026

The story of Voyageurs began long before it became a park.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we express our deep gratitude for the people who have cared for and shaped these lands and waters since time immemorial.

These enduring connections are at the heart of the Tribal Co-Stewardship Program, a partnership between Voyageurs Conservancy, Voyageurs National Park, and the Tribal Nations and Métis communities with deep ties to the region.

By bringing traditional ecological knowledge together with modern conservation approaches, the program supports Indigenous perspectives in cultural interpretation, youth education, and land and water stewardship. 🌲

We’re grateful for the generations of care that have shaped this region and for the partnerships helping carry this knowledge forward.

🎉 Big news for the next generation of Voyageurs National Park explorers!Voyageurs Conservancy is honored to be a 2026–27...
10/09/2026

🎉 Big news for the next generation of Voyageurs National Park explorers!

Voyageurs Conservancy is honored to be a 2026–27 recipient of the National Park Foundation’s Open OutDoors for Kids grant program! This grant will help expand opportunities for students to learn about Voyageurs National Park and discover the wonder of our woods, water, wildlife and dark skies.

A national park experience can spark a lifelong connection to the outdoors. Through in-park field trips, a traveling mobile classroom, virtual dark-sky programming, and teacher professional development opportunities, we will engage approximately 4,000 students this year!

We’re grateful to the National Park Foundation and its supporters for investing in the next generation of park stewards. 🌲🫎

🍁🍂 Fall colors are peaking at Voyageurs National Park!We love Voyageurs in every season, but there's something so specia...
10/07/2026

🍁🍂 Fall colors are peaking at Voyageurs National Park!

We love Voyageurs in every season, but there's something so special about autumn in the park. Enjoy these gorgeous fall views captured at I.W. Stevens Resort.

📸: Laura Lentz

🌲 Our Voyageurs Conservancy Fall Member Social is coming up fast, and we only have a few spots left. Registration is req...
10/05/2026

🌲 Our Voyageurs Conservancy Fall Member Social is coming up fast, and we only have a few spots left. Registration is required due to limited space.

Our supporters will hear from Dave Chaffin, Ph.D., about the important role protected forests play in addressing the climate and biodiversity crises, how Voyageurs fits into that bigger picture, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the park’s forests.

We’ll also celebrate the work happening across Voyageurs, made possible by our supporters, like you. Together, we accomplish so much. 💛

🍂 Voyageurs Fall Member Social
🍂 Thursday, October 8 | 4:30-6:30 PM
🍂 Westwood Hills Nature Center, St. Louis Park
🍂 Register at bit.ly/voyageurs-fall-social

📸: Tom Gable

10/03/2026

It’s that time of year again! Starting as early as October 5, 2026, Voyageurs National Park staff will begin the work on removing hazard markers and secondary aids to navigation.

Boaters should be aware that buoys will be removed progressively over the next couple of weeks from the park’s lakes: Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan, and Sand Point. The exact timing of removal activities will depend on weather conditions and other operational factors. During this same period, United States Coast Guard (USCG) Lamplighters will also be removing buoys that serve as primary navigational aids.

⚠️ Boaters: Please always use caution when traveling on park waters this time of year. As buoys are removed, navigational markers may be absent.

For current conditions in Voyageurs National Park, visit the Alerts & Conditions page: https://ow.ly/Vf6150ZTKuF

This Alerts & Conditions page also provides the winter-time updates on snowmobile trails, cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails, and ice roads once the snow arrives and the lakes freeze. ❄️

Photo: Greg Zeman, Gar Gauthier, and Clayton Stevens remove buoys. Year unknown.

🌲 Big news from Voyageurs! Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Onufer, the next superintendent of Voyageurs National Pa...
10/02/2026

🌲 Big news from Voyageurs! Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Onufer, the next superintendent of Voyageurs National Park.

Jennifer brings more than 20 years of experience in public service, park operations, and resource management.

Her career has included leadership roles with the National Park Service and Bureau of Reclamation, most recently serving as park manager at Lake Berryessa and acting park manager for New Melones Lake in California.

“I am honored to join the team at Voyageurs National Park and look forward to working with staff, partners, and the local community to protect the park’s unique resources and enhance the visitor experience," shares Jennifer, "Throughout my career, I’ve seen the power of collaboration and innovation in preserving our public lands, and I’m excited to bring that spirit to Voyageurs."

We look forward to working with Jennifer, the National Park Service team, our community, and our many partners to care for this extraordinary park.

Welcome to Voyageurs, Jennifer! 🫎🛶✨

Read more in the press release linked in the comments.

🛶 What if a day on the water could change how a student sees their future?This September, our Canoes and Careers program...
10/02/2026

🛶 What if a day on the water could change how a student sees their future?

This September, our Canoes and Careers program brought 100 local students to Voyageurs National Park for a day of canoeing and hands-on career exploration.

Students explored career paths in ecology and wildlife, law enforcement, interpretation, administration and more. Many were surprised to discover just how many different careers play a role in caring for our national parks!

They also got out on the water, took part in team-building activities, and enjoyed fishing with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.🎣

The biggest takeaway is students left with the knowledge that Voyageurs could be more than a place they visit. It could be a place where they see themselves working one day!

🌲 Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).

Fall colors have arrived at Voyageurs! 🍂🍁 See it for yourself on a ranger-led tour.
10/01/2026

Fall colors have arrived at Voyageurs! 🍂🍁 See it for yourself on a ranger-led tour.

Last call!  📸 The 2026 Voyageurs Photo Contest closes tomorrow, September 30, at midnight.Share your favorite park memor...
09/29/2026

Last call! 📸 The 2026 Voyageurs Photo Contest closes tomorrow, September 30, at midnight.

Share your favorite park memories for a chance to win a special Voyageurs merch pack, be featured on our social media and website, and inspire others to protect Minnesota’s national park.

Contest Categories:
🌅 Land & Water
✨ Night Skies
🦌 Wildlife
🛶 People in the Park

📧 To enter, email your photo(s) to [email protected] with your name, mailing address, phone number, and a brief caption of your photos.

View the full contest details at voyageurs.org/photocontest

Good luck, and thank you for helping us celebrate the wild beauty of Voyageurs National Park! 🌲

Photo by Lance Bainville

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Minneapolis, MN
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