Rainy Lake

04/25/2025

There’s still ice on Rainy Lake and Minnesota’s fishing opener is May 10th! Think it’ll be out by then? Drop your guess below— Temps are rising and we’re crossing our fingers! ☀️🤞🏼🎣

04/25/2025

Want to experience the region’s dark skies for yourself? ✨ Join Jesse Gates, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Specialist and NASA Ambassador, at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center tonight or tomorrow night from 8:30 to 10:00 PM. Get a chance to observe the night sky through a powerful telescope and learn how we can all help reduce light pollution.

Photo Credit: NPS, Gordy Lindgren

04/23/2025

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FInd out how to stargaze and see the Northern Lights in Minnesota, home of an International Dark Sky Park and Dark Sky Sanctuary.

04/23/2025

Happy International Dark Sky AND National Park Week, Voyageurs National Park! 🌌 🔭 🏕️ 🛶

We teamed up with More Than Just Parks to bring you something special for International Dark Sky Week. Know the Night is a short film that celebrates the qui...

04/22/2025

04/19/2025

With J.P.E.P Guiding your Rainy Lake Fishing trip, you get a local guide who understands the importance of a safe, fun, and memorable fishing experience.

04/19/2025

Your perfect weekend escape awaits at Cantilever Distillery + Hotel! ✨ Just minutes from Voyageurs National Park, enjoy cozy rooms, stunning scenery, and delicious food + drinks. Book your relaxing getaway now: https://www.cantileverdistillery.com

Weekend Cocktail Room Hours:
▪Saturday, April 19 // 11 am - 10 pm
▪Easter Sunday // Closed

04/18/2025

Rainy Lake was featured on Twin Cities Live yesterday! Head north and check out everything that makes our area so magical.

Kelly Hanson talks to:
Voyageurs National Park - 50th Anniversary 🎉
Northern Water Excursions LLC - Fishing & Tours🎣
Cozy Abode - Shopping 🛍️

Reporter Kelli Hanson talks to some of the locals at Rainy Lake to help you plan your trip up there.

04/18/2025

Have you ever ventured into the abandoned gold mine on Rainy Lake’s Bushyhead Island? ⛏️💛

04/18/2025

04/18/2025

Dark Sky Week ahead 🌌✨

04/16/2025

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04/16/2025

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04/16/2025

Explore International Falls, Ranier & Rainy this summer! Learn more about what the area has to offer by watching Eric Perkins on this episode of Travel Perks 🤩 https://youtu.be/4e639EN5IsE?si=P2rjYIX2aOdVgUjq

📍Places to Stay: https://www.rainylake.org/lodging.html
🏕️ Voyageurs National Park: https://www.rainylake.org/voyageurs-national-park.html
⛴️ Houseboats: https://www.rainylake.org/houseboats-vacations-minnesota.html
🚤 Tours & Rentals: https://www.rainylake.org/outfitters2025.html
🎣 Guides: https://www.rainylake.org/guide-services.html
🥾 Things to do: https://www.rainylake.org/things-to-do.html
🍴Restaurants: https://www.rainylake.org/dining.html
🛍️ Shopping: https://www.rainylake.org/shopping.html

On this episode of Travel Perks, Perk heads north—way north—to International Falls, Minnesota! On the Canadian border, Perk checks out everything from world-...

04/15/2025

Canoe rentals 🛶

Canoes, Canoes, Canoes!! 2 & 3 seat options, all day rental for only $75. Includes paddles, life vests, dry storage, and an anchor.
Call or text 218-216-7885 to book your reservation today.
Explore Rainy Lake!

04/15/2025

Time to get the boats ready! 🚤

04/15/2025