VOYAGEURS N.P.- Voyageurs National Park has released the summer hours of operation for the park’s four visitor centers, Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Ash River, and, for the first time, the newly opened Crane Lake Visitor Center.
The Rainy Lake center will have a special weekend opening this Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 to coincide with the Minnesota fishing opener and Mother’s Day. Hours for the weekend will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Starting Saturday, May 24, all four visitor centers will begin regular operations. They will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the summer season.
Two special events are planned for June:
• A grand opening ceremony for the Crane Lake Visitor Center will take place on Friday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m.
• The Rainy Lake Visitor Center will host a celebration of VNP’s 50th birthday from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14.
For the most up-to-date list of park programs, visit www.nps.gov/voya . To reserve a spot on ranger-led boat tours, which will begin on June 15, visit www.recreation.gov. For all other ranger-led programs, please inquire at the visitor centers.
Starting May 24, the following visitor center numbers will be available:
• Rainy Lake Visitor Center: 218-286-5258.
• Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center: 218-875-2111.
• Ash River Visitor Center: 218-374-3221.