1. Voyageurs National Park is located in northern Minnesota and spans over 218,000 acres of land and water. It was established in 1975 to protect the cultural history and unique ecosystem of the area.
2. The park receives an average of 25-28 inches of precipitation annually and contains rare plants and animals like loons, bears, and moose. Recreational activities include hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and camping.
3. The park protects fire-dependent forests, wetlands, and over 900 species of wildflowers and berries. While the landscape has changed over thousands of years, plant life has faced the greatest challenges in the last century from factors like fire, wind, and human activity