Nature & Science

Voyageurs National Park is a mosaic of land, water, wetlands and sky where auroras shine over 2.7 billion-year-old rocks, fire and beavers alter ecosystems that help sustain thousands of plants and animals, and on-going research increases our understanding of nature’s interconnectedness.

 

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  Wetlands

  Supporting uniquely adapted plants and animals, park wetlands are being restored for wild rice and other native vegetation to thrive.

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  Geology

  Few things are as old as the rocks in Voyageurs. These 2.7 billion old rocks lie right at the earth's surface for all to see and touch.

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  Water, Air, and Sky

  Melding at horizon, water, air, and sky become one in the interconnected ecosystems of Voyageurs.

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  Animals

  Sun-basking otters, stately bald eagles, howling wolves, prehistoric sturgeon, and hundreds of other animals inhabit Voyageurs' habitats.

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  Plants

  Pink lady's slippers show off among over 1000 plant species found in the park as northern hardwood forest transitions to southern boreal.

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  Alien Invaders

  Invasive species not only can harm native species and ecosystems but also may have recreational and economic impacts on humans.

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  Forests and Fire

  For millennia, fire has been vital in rejuvenating forests. Today balancing fire, forest health, and visitor use is essential in Voyaguers.

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  Stewardship, Preservation, Research

  Behind the scenes, park scientists monitor natural and cultural resources, keeping them safe for now and for the future.

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  Climate Change

  As a changing climate is changing Voyageurs, the park is monitoring and mitigating the impacts.