Ski Event and Telescope Program at Voyageurs National Park

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Join the Polar Polers, Voyageurs National Park, and Voyageurs Conservancy for cross country skiing and a telescope observation session at Tilson Bay. Meet at the Tilson Bay Bogwalk parking lot. Bring warm layers and a headlamp!

Note: Please bring your own skis OR rent skies before the program begins (they are not available at Tilson Bay Bogwalk). Limited skis are available for rent at the 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