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Voyageur National Park
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On January 8, 1971
President Richard M. Nixon created Voyageurs,
the 26th National Park, with these words, "The
uniquely scenic and historic Voyageurs National
Park, stands as a monument forever to the
dedicated citizens and conservation
organizations whose vision, ingenuity and
courage match the splendor of this superlative
wilderness area. Rich in history of the early,
exciting exploration of our great country,
Voyageurs will serve as a living legacy linking
generation to generation and century to
century."
On April 8, 1975 Voyageurs National Park was
established "to preserve for the inspiration and
enjoyment of future generations, the outstanding
scenery, geological conditions, and waterway
system which constituted part of the historic
route of the Voyageurs who contributed
significantly to the opening of the Northwestern
United States." Outstanding scenery, unique
geological conditions, and an historic waterway
system, all good reasons for creating a National
Park in Minnesota.
Located on Minnesota's border with Canada,
Voyageurs' 218,000 acres include four major
lakes-Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan and Sand Point
and thirty smaller inland lakes that together
make up more than a third of the total park
area. The smaller inland lakes are scattered
throughout the park, but primarily on the
Kabetogama Peninsula. The peninsula is
Voyageurs' largest landmass and can be reached
by water in summer or over the ice in winter.
Visit
www.nps.gov/voya for all Park information
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