Getting there: Voyageurs lies on the Canadian border, about 5 hours from the Twin Cities; the biggest town in the vicinity is International Falls, which makes a good base for exploring the park. The ...

What houseboaters comment on most often when they return from a trip are the natural wonders of Voyageurs National Park, say people in the houseboat rental business. “A person came off the water this ...

The winter season is just beginning, but now is the time to start planning your camping trips for the 2023 season. Park officials say reservations will open starting on November 15, 2022, at 9 a.m. at ...

Our houseboat threaded the narrows of Ash River, turned to port at Kabetogama Lake and encountered a dazzling vista. An enormous canvas of blue – of sparkling water and clear sky – was cut through ...

After I returned from a trip to Voyageurs National Park, friends asked about vacationing on a houseboat. My story on Voyageurs focuses on the park, rather than my personal experience. But in case you ...

Emily Pennington is a columnist and longtime Outside contributor. For her 63 Parks column, she visited every U.S. national park. 62 Parks Traveler started with a simple goal: to visit every U.S.

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (AP) — Voyageurs National Park is going to start taking reservations and charging fees for campsites. Campsites and houseboat sites at the park on Minnesota's northern ...

DRYWEED ISLAND, RAINY LAKE — Sometimes it's okay when the walleyes you catch are too big to keep. But not this time. This time we were jonesing for a walleye dinner, cooked and eaten at a rock face ...

Imagine a national park with no roads, and where the only way to get to your campsite is by boat. Voyageurs National Park, a series of connected lakes and rivers along Minnesota's border with Canada, ...

Sisters Lia Pearl, left, and Katie Tretter, both of Brainerd, Minnesota, float on Namakan Lake at the Williams Island campsite during a family trip at Voyageurs National Park. Our houseboat threaded ...