Voyageurs National Park Celebrates 40 Years

Date: March 13, 2015
Contact: Tawnya Schoewe, 218-283-6670

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN:On April 8, 1975, Voyageurs National Park was established as our nation's 36^th national park. This April, the nation celebrates Voyageurs' 40^th birthday. 2015 also marks the 50^th anniversary of Voyageurs' founding nonprofit partner, Voyageurs National Park Association. Together, the park and its partner will celebrate this anniversary and thank their many visitors, supporters, partners, and volunteers with a full year of special events.

Below is a listing of confirmed activities. Check the park's website for more listings and information at www.nps.gov/voya. Event registration links available at voyageurs.org/2015.

March 13: New anniversary edition poster available in visitor centers and online at www.jnpa.com.

March 13-15:Thinking of paddling Voyageurs? Stop by the Voyageurs booth at Canoecopia in Madison, WI, to learn more and plan your next trip.

April 18-19:Opening weekend of National Park Week

April 19: Voyageurs National Park Day at the Minnesota Twins Target Field
Come cheer the Twins to victory and help us celebrate Voyageurs' 40th birthday. For each ticket sold through voyageurs.org/tickets, $4 will be donated back to Voyageurs National Park Association.

April 24-26: Visit the Voyageurs booth at Midwest Mountaineering's Outdoor Adventure Expo. On April 24, Park Ranger Lisa Maass will give a special presentation, An Insider's Guide to Voyageurs.

June 6: Volunteer Trail Cleanup Day at Voyageurs
All ages and abilities welcome. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, and give back to the park you love. Registration available at voyageurs.org/2015.

June 1-August 1: Weekly Twilight Walks on the Echo Bay Trail

September 11-12:Fall Volunteer Rendezvous at Voyageurs National Park

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