Nighttime Snowshoe Hike in Voyageurs National Park

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Join a park ranger and Voyageurs Conservancy for a guided snowshoe hike and telescope observation session at Black Bay Beaver Pond. Enjoy Voyageurs National Park's amazing night skies, learn about the cultural and scientific significance of the stars and celestial objects you'll see, and how we all can pay a role in preserving natural darkness. 

Snowshoe rentals are free and available upon arrival at Black Bay Beaver Pond trailhead. Bring warm layers and a headlamp!

To access the Black Bay Beaver Pond, drive ~.25 mile on the ice road from Rainy Lake Visitor Center.

Free. No reservation necessary.

This event is a part of Boreal Stargazing Week: A Week of Discovery, Stargazing, and Nighttime Wonder! Hosted across Minnesota parks and wilderness areas, learning centers, and virtual programs - the second-annual Boreal Stargazing week will take place from February 10 - 18, 2024 with dark sky experiences for all ages and backgrounds. Events are free and feature captivating night sky tours, snowshoe hikes, live conversations with astronomers, and more!

Boreal Stargazing events are hosted in Voyageurs National Park, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Duluth, and the Twin Cities. For all event information, visit www.voyageurs.org/stargazing or www.friends-bwca.org/event/boreal-stargazing-2024