http://www.nps.gov/voya News releases from Voyageurs National Park. en-us http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/rlvc-closedthanksgivingday.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:57:44 EST The Rainy Lake Visitor Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day,November 26, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/canoetheheart-and-heartofthecontinent-partnership-meeting.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:30:38 EST The Heart of the Continent Partnership (HOCP) is a cross-border collaborative effort to bring together as many voices as possible to share ideas and learn about different perspectives affecting the border lakes region. On Thursday, October 22, interested organizations and individuals are invited to attend an afternoon presentation at the Bois Forte Heritage Center and a review of the successful Canoe the Heart summer event at Camp du Nord in Ely, Minnesota. http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/announcing-personnel-changes.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:31:22 EST Starting October 1, 2009, Mary Graves became the park’s new Chief of Resources Management and Tawnya Schoewe became the park’s new Chief of Interpretation. http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/fall-2009-operating-hours.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:18:18 EST Announcing the fall operating hours for the Rainy Lake Visitor Centers. Though, the Kabetogama and Ash River Visitor Centers are closed, the hiking trails are accessible. http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/buoyremoval-huntingprohibited-reminder.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:15:39 EST Beginning October 3, 2009 the removal of hazard markers and regulatory buoys will begin. Hunting in Voyageurs National Park is prohibited. http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/minnesota-national-park-legacy.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:57:21 EST Complementing the PBS documentary series, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, Minnesota is telling its own National Park story, airing on Twin Cities Public Television (TPT). Minnesota’s National Park Legacy, a co-production of TPT and the 7 National Park Service units in the state, will premiere on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 — tune into TPT 2 at 6:30 p.m. or the statewide TPT Minnesota channel at 8:00 p.m. http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/voyageurspremiereof-kenburnsfilm.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:04 EST Voyageurs National Park Hosts  A Series of Special Events: the premiere of Minnesota's National Park Legacy, Ken Burns' film, dedication of the new Voyageurs Tour Boat, a Volunteer-in-Parks Recognition Day and free rides aboard the Voyageur. http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/providing-weapon-clarification.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:52:31 EST The carry of loaded firearms in units of National Park and National Wildlife Refuge Systems, when authorized by state law and not otherwise prohibited, will not take effect until 2010.