National Parks - Minnesota

Voyageurs National Park

6/19/2009 Went back down to Ash River VC of Voyageurs NP. Weather overcast with occasional drops. On the way, checked out a trail at Beaver Pond but it was very squishy with no obvious payoff so back on the road a little to another (accessible) trail to an okay overlook of Lake Kabetogama. A little more to the VC and got some good park info at the building that used to be a lodge. Walked down to the lake for great views of this huge lake and park with a gazillion islands. Hordes of boats and/or empty trailers wherever we went. Out of the park ... East from there to the Rainy Lake VC of Voyageurs. ... At the VC, saw a good film on the park and walked down to the lake for more views of wooded shore and islands with plenty of boats.

Ash River area park sign

A nice view out on the water

Me in a park canoe

Ken (way left) in a nice panorama on a rainy day

Rainy Lake area park sign

Ken in front of the visitor center

Many recreational boaters out here