VNP winter offerings
Voyageurs National Park staff reminds visitors that the Rainy Lake Visitor Center will be reopening on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, for the winter season. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
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Waxing moon glides below Mars
The new year opens with Venus climbing out of the sun’s afterglow. On Sunday, January 22, Saturn drops past Venus as Earth’s orbital motion sends the ringed planet tumbling into the sunset. Look for the pair of planets very low in the southwest just as the sky darkens.
District 5 – Eveleth area
Dec. 19 CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports time was spent on Lake of the Woods checking ice fishing activity.
VNP check in
Reaching out through this monthly “check-in” to provide insight on things going on in the park. As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the park leadership team.
Grant to increase VNP Dark Sky Classroom Initiative
An Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation will further the reach of the Voyageurs Classroom Initiative. The joint education program connects thousands of young people to Voyageurs National Park and encourages students to recognize their national park as an outdoor classroom, and an inviting space for families to deepen connections with one another.
December moon takes the stage
On the night of December 7-8, Earth finally catches up to Mars in the orbital race. Mars will then be opposite the sun in the sky and so up all night—not to mention gloriously bright.
MnDOT’s ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest
Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is pleased to once again invite the public to help name another round of eight snowplows – one for each MnDOT district in the state.
Stranded Upper Red Lake anglers rescued
STAFF REPORT About 200 people were evacuated from the ice on the Upper Red Lake today after a large chunk of ice broke free from… Login to continue reading Login…