Nature & Science

Trees and Water — 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.

Wetlands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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