Each year, Voyageurs Conservancy’s photo contest captures the wild beauty and spirit of Voyageurs National Park – and 2025 was especially meaningful as we celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary!

This year’s contest drew more than 300 photos from nearly 80 photographers, showcasing everything from glowing sunsets and northern lights to joyful family adventures. Each image reflected the creativity and connection people feel with this incredible landscape.

Voyageurs Conservancy members voted for the top three winners during our annual Member Impact Breakfast in October, and we’re excited to share their stunning photos, each a snapshot of why Voyageurs remains such a special place.

And make sure to keep your cameras ready for next year – we’ll launch our annual Voyageurs photo contest in Spring 2026!

Night Skies
Through your lens, help our Dark Sky Park shine in all its glory – constellations, meteor shows, and Northern Lights (or as we call them, Mother Nature's birthday candles!), Voyageurs' is one of the best places in the lower 48 to experience a stellar night sky.

1st Place:

*“Aurora over Kabetogama” by Benji Inniger*

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Land & Water
Winter, spring, summer and fall, we want to see it all. From brilliant sunrises to sunsets, endless waterways, rugged islands, secluded sand beaches, campsites, houseboats, resort life, fall colors, 110 miles of snowmobile trails to the spring ice thaw, submit your scenic photos of Voyageurs.

1st Place:

*“Ingersoll Island Sunroom” by Ellie Ramsing*

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Wildlife
Showcase your wildlife shots captured in Voyageurs, home to more than 50 species of mammals like the black bear, whitetail deer, beavers, grey wolf and moose (oh my!); 240 bird species, and pretty painted turtles. Or, help keep our photo gallery filled to the gills with (54 species) of fish pics.

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50 Years & Park History
Join us in celebrating the beauty of Voyageur’s past by submitting your vintage park photos and stories of memories with friends and family in the park over the last 50 years. How “old” can you go? Scanned photos will be considered!

2025 Photo Contest Winners

Night SkiesThrough your lens, help our Dark Sky Park shine in all its glory – constellations, meteor shows, and Northern Lights (or as we call them, Mother Nature's birthday candles!), Voyageurs' is one of the best places in the lower 48 to experience a stellar night sky.

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50 Years & Park HistoryJoin us in celebrating the beauty of Voyageur’s past by submitting your vintage park photos and stories of memories with friends and family in the park over the last 50 years. How “old” can you go? Scanned photos will be considered!

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3rd Place:

50 Years, 50 Legacies: Leslie Beatty

50 Years, 50 Legacies: Sam Zimmerman

Night Skies
Through your lens, help our Dark Sky Park shine in all its glory – constellations, meteor shows, and Northern Lights (or as we call them, Mother Nature's birthday candles!), Voyageurs' is one of the best places in the lower 48 to experience a stellar night sky.

50 Years & Park History
Join us in celebrating the beauty of Voyageur’s past by submitting your vintage park photos and stories of memories with friends and family in the park over the last 50 years. How “old” can you go? Scanned photos will be considered!