RAISE A CANTEEN

TO VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK

Photo Credit: Allison Charnin

CHEERS TO 50 YEARS

What a year to remember! Throughout 2025, we celebrated 50 years of Voyageurs National Park, connecting with many of you at special events and toasting this significant park milestone with joy and gusto. With supporters and collaborators throughout Minnesota, we expanded our reach, amplified the park’s story, and inspiring the next generation of park stewards! Check out our highlights from this milestone celebration:

Over the course of 2025, Voyageurs Conservancy hosted and supported a range of events that brought nearly 9,000 people into deeper connection with the park and our mission! From dark-sky programming to anniversary celebrations, outreach events in 2025 reached thousands across Minnesota and beyond. Check out our events calendar to join us for an upcoming program!

A Year of Connection

Explore Our Events Calendar

Voyageurs National Park Day Proclamation

Governor Walz proclaimed April 8, 2025 as Voyageurs National Park Day, publicly recognizing Voyageurs as one of Minnesota’s top natural wonders and inviting Minnesotans to join in celebrating Voyageurs’ half-century of parkhood.

Sharing Park Pride with NEW Voyageurs Merch

Voyageurs Conservancy launched a special merchandise store in collaboration with Ursa Minor Outfitters. This partnership brings park-inspired apparel and gifts to supporters near and far, with proceeds helping to protect and share the park for future generations.

SHOP OUR OFFICIAL MERCH

Stepping into Voyageurs’ Past

To celebrate 50 years of Voyageurs, we shared 50 powerful stories, from the visionaries who helped establish the park to those protecting its beauty today. Learn about their legacies and be inspired to create your own!

50 Years, 50 Legacies

Launch of the Tribal Co-Stewardship Program

The launch of this program is a significant step forward in our commitment to working with Tribal communities to honor the history, culture, and ongoing connection of Indigenous Peoples to the lands and waters of what is now known as Voyageurs National Park.

Learn more

Unveiling the NEW Crane Lake Visitor Center

In June, the local community and National Park Service opened a new visitor center, featuring educational installations and a park store, and serving as an exciting gateway to the park’s eastern waters. Championed by the Crane Lake Township, this grand opening was the culmination of decades of collaboration amongst people who love the area and want to make it more accessible.

Learn about the Crane Lake Visitor Center

Celebrating Voyageurs Together

Hundreds of supporters came out in full glory to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Voyageurs National Park at these two special events. These meaningful and memorable gatherings filled our cup as we connected with our community over a shared love of Voyageurs and the desire to preserve its past, present, and future.

Did you know Voyageurs in an official International Dark Sky Park? By using dark sky friendly practices both at home and while exploring the park, you help nighttime rhythms and ecosystems flourish, as well as preserve the area’s amazing starry sky views. Check out our free downloadable dark sky guide to learn more.

Protecting Our Night Skies

Download your dark sky guide

Voyageurs at the State Fair

What a joy to share the magic of Voyageurs National Park with thousands of fairgoers at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! We’re not gonna lie – there were times we wondered what we had gotten ourselves into. But introducing eager explorers to Minnesota’s national park made our State Fair debut rewarding and worth every bead of sweat.

GIVE BACK TO VOYAGEURS

Voyageurs National Park has been a source of wonder and adventure for 50 years—now, let's make sure it thrives for the next 50! As the park's nonprofit partner, we rely on passionate supporters like you to help safeguard this incredible landscape for future generations. Every contribution makes a difference!

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WHAT YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS

Protecting Land and Water

Conserving 100 acres of shoreline and forest habitat to protect wildlife and water quality. Restoring 500 acres of wetlands to bring back wild rice in the park.
Growing Wildlife Research

Advancing research and monitoring of lakes, native plants, and keystone species like wolves and walleye, while integrating Indigenous knowledge into conservation efforts.
Inspiring the Next Generation

Connecting 10,000 Minnesota youth each year to hands-on environmental education through the Voyageurs Classroom program. Inspiring 50,000 students nationwide to explore the wonders of dark skies through virtual learning experiences.
Preserving Dark Skies

Safeguarding the region’s dark skies, hosting immersive night sky programming, and ensuring Voyageurs remains an International Dark Sky Park for future generations to enjoy.
Investing in Conservation Leaders

Supporting young adults in conservation careers by funding Field Fellowships that promote diversity and pathways into environmental work.
Love Your Park Programming

Expanding year-round programs on Ojibwe history, dark skies, fishing, water recreation, geology, and ecology to enrich visitor connections to the park.
Enhancing Visitor Experiences

Installing engaging, interactive exhibits for the new Crane Lake Visitor Center to enhance visitor education and park experiences.