Went to Voyageurs the first week of July this year and checked beforehand for an America's Parks video and was surprised there wasn't one. We stayed on land and hiked. Enjoyed seeing the park again virtually with your family. We were warned many times about how bad the mosquitos and flies would be but almost non-existent while we were there. Too bad the weather prevented your island campout but you made the right choice, safety first. Thanks for all the great videos.
Great comment, Brad! Happy to hear you enjoyed this great park as well! Same here - horror stories of the mosquitoes, but virtually none the entire trip. Folks said it was due to the drought. Take care!
Appreciate that, Brooke! Thankfully we got out of bed early and were blessed with that amazing sunrise! Made an initial disappointing visit so memorable. Take care!
Thanks so much, Rick! Hope you can get up there. The northern shores of Lake Superior are a unique and beautiful section of our great country. Take care!
Because earlier this summer I was at Pictured Rocks and hiked to Chapel Beach, and did enter Lake Superior.... the lake temps in that lake are no joke. I am pretty sure that water there at Voyagers flows in or out of Superior and is likely simular temps. I think the lake temps there are like in the 30s for sure.
Wow, what wonderful weather you got the next day! Yes, once you get past the initial shock it can be quite refreshing diving in...I've gone swimming on canoe trips in the Boundary Waters lakes, which are east (and about 40 miles south of there)...beautiful lakes!
Neat to hear you've been to the Boundary Waters! Took a couple trips there in the mid-90's. Presently a big fire up there and they shut down the entire area.
@@AmericasParks Yes, haven't been there since about mid-90's...they had the fires back then too, I remember seeing large planes going to the north-east side of the Boundary Waters to fight them. Incredible natural resources we are blessed with and enjoy here in Minnesota, all part of God's creation!
Nice video and glad you made it up to this park. I am guessing you made it to Isle Royale as well which will complete the Lower 48 parks for you. Awesome accomplishment. Very wise choice in waiting until morning. Canoeing in wind is exhausting but that sunrise sure reinforced your decision. That was gorgeous and so was the campsite. Voyageurs looks very beautiful and so pristine. I know you can rent houseboats to explore this park. If and when it becomes time for us to travel here, I may look into that option. Tough park to explore if you don’t get out on the water.
Hi Michael, a big "yes" to all your comments. Hope to get Isle Royale uploaded next. Also hope you'll be able to visit... saw a lot of houseboats on the lake. Definitely a great way to explore the area!
Well I am really glad that you decided to postpone your canoe trip to the island till the next morning. Yeah those winds looked pretty nasty and obviously it wasn't safe. Certain things are just out of your control. But luckily you were blessed with a beautiful sunrise. Thanks for sharing your adventure Randy.
It was so hard to pull the plug on that evening trip, but with that wind, the gear and especially the family members know we made the right call. Thankful we still could salvage a great time! Take care!
Hello America's Park's😊😊😊, you know...i have never been to Voyagers National Park and it was absolutely...no ABSOLUTELY Beautiful. The sunrise was really something to see. I have however explored all of the northern shores of Lake Superior and it was amazing. Hey, if you get to that area make sure you go to Betty's Pies and Randy I know you love PIES. There pies are the best😊😊😊. This was an absolutely amazing video👍👍👍👍!
Hey Al, yeah, really impressed with the northern shores of Lake Superior. Missed the pie store you recommended, but found a good one I'll show in the Apostle Islands video. Enjoy your weekend!
Randy, You made your goal to visit Voyageurs!!! I am happy for you, Julie, and Shane. Wish I was there. Check another one of the big 64 off the list. Glad you departed the next morning, and what an amazing sunrise - I am sure Shane will remember that voyage to your island forever. Your video that morning looks LIKE A NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER MOVIE, . . . . Mike
Blessed to read that, Mike! Thankfully, we later hit Isle Royale making it my final in the lower 48. The northern shores - beautiful part of Minnesota!
Bummer about the wind. It wasn’t quite as windy the day we paddled out but it was pretty tough going. Spent 2 nights at K29 Round Bear Island almost directly across from the Ash River Visitors Center on Kabetogama. Beautiful sunsets every night and amazing stars. Hoping to go back in the winter to drive the ice road & do the sledding hill & ice rink. Sorry you the weather didn’t cooperate to let you camp, but happy you got out there.
@@AmericasParks i visited Michigan and Small parts of Minnesota this July.. it was altogether a different experience 😊 What I understand… photo and video simply cannot justify its vastness… you have to really experience it. Isn’t it?
Your encouragement is much appreciated! Probably due to the over-saturation of creators on UA-cam. Thankfully, according to your kind words, it's not a lack of quality on my part. :) Have fun making them and family/others enjoy them - good enough for me!
You should have paddled up the Atlantic, down the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes to Voyagers. I remember stopping for gas in Bemidji and reading the real estate circular with all the bargain 3000+sq ft homes with acreage then realized not that many jobs unless you work online or at the papermills. I buy Campell's Chunky soup for camping too, my faves are good ol' Chicken Noodle and that Italian Wedding one.
Those swimsuit parkas rule! Now you are in my kind of park! Looks like home, and reminds me of my days at Lakehead University paddling through Quetico. I really hope they don't destroy that corner of the world with the mining they want to do there. Way to give er!
Absolutely breathtaking! This is one of those "out of the way" parks that few people visit in comparison to Yosemite or Yellowstone, but it seems to be equally as beautiful! Great video
Chris_132, there are so many like that, as well as some that aren't parks, such as national monuments, or places like Garden of the Gods, which is a mere city park in CO Springs, and Multnomah Falls, which is, I believe, owned by Portland, OR, plus sooo many state parks. God has blessed this country with far more than our share of jawdropping scenery.
I was so happy to see the next morning was so calm and beautiful for you all to enjoy your island for the day. That is really a gorgeous place to visit. The unique island canoeing/camping experience is a special plus for this park. Thanks for another great video…I’ll be looking forward to the next installments from the trip!
Welcome to almost Canada! Psshhh. Just a bit of wind. Get going Randy! I think waiting for the morning was worth it - just for that sunrise! If it's cold for Randy, it's freezing for Josh. I lived close(ish) to there in Thunder Bay!
Great video! I have never seen a video from anyone from as remote of a location as Voyageurs NP, so this was a fun one. I have been to BWCA Wilderness but never Voyageurs. Beautiful country up there. Love the 4k, too! Keep the fun videos coming.
Hey Dave, thanks for the kind words! Found it amazing that when we were up there the Boundary Waters were completely closed down due to the wildfires. Have a super week!
Wow that is absolutely beautiful! Looks like you made a good choice holding off until the next morning if not just for that amazing sunrise! Definitely worth waking up early some days! Phew, you can have those cold waters! lol. Thanks for sharing the adventure as always!! - Shane
Beautiful! There's a guy named Mav, he has a YT channel (called Mav), he's from Minnesota and does camping, fishing, everything outdoors, and I'm sure he's been on that Lake in the North Woods several times. He even has ice fishing videos, which are awesome to watch. Me being from L.A., find it so intriguing!
@@AmericasParks Thanks you too! One quick question, I just watched your video on your visit to Olympic National Park (Hoh Rainforest), and I saw some footage where it looks like a drone over you and your daughter as you are standing on some rocks, but you are holding something in your hand, is it a stick you are using for the shot, or some sort of drone? I want to get one!
@@G.Photogirl Yeah, drones are illegal in the National Parks. What I am using there is a 360 camera on a 3 foot and 10 foot "disappearing" selfie stick. I'll send you the links.
fantastic! glad you were able to make it out the next day and that sunrise ride was beautiful.. what a neat island all to yourselves and you got to go swimming! you remind us last spring Roxana and i went camping in the desert and it was so windy we spent a whole day trapped in the car hahaha... you make the best of it... thanks for taking us with you what a special spot!
So excited to see that you made your way up to the North Star State :) Absolutely beautiful! Was blown away by the stunning sunrise and thankful you all didn't get blown away the night before. My girls were cuddled up for this one and both said "When are we going there Dad"
"Rainy lake" is a lose version of, "of the well." Easy translator there.
Nice! Ranier & the local city beach.
Had a blast up there. Thanks for watching!
What an absolutely beautiful island!
That was another memorable adventure!
Livin' it up. Nicest water. Did you ever find better? Maybe less mosquitoes.
Priest Lake way up in Idaho...gets smokey there though. All a balance.
Yeah, this was indeed a special place! Enjoy your weekend!
So glad your back! Haven't saw you for awhile....Welcome to our beautiful state
Thanks for the hospitality! We had an absolutely fantastic time in Minnesota!
perfect example of expecting the unexpected. We just have to be flexible and plan around it and enjoy it all the same!
Right on! Rarely does everything line-up as you initially expect it!
awesome park as we hit it up last year..
Great to hear, Trey!
Went to Voyageurs the first week of July this year and checked beforehand for an America's Parks video and was surprised there wasn't one. We stayed on land and hiked. Enjoyed seeing the park again virtually with your family. We were warned many times about how bad the mosquitos and flies would be but almost non-existent while we were there. Too bad the weather prevented your island campout but you made the right choice, safety first. Thanks for all the great videos.
Great comment, Brad! Happy to hear you enjoyed this great park as well! Same here - horror stories of the mosquitoes, but virtually none the entire trip. Folks said it was due to the drought. Take care!
Our family travels to the National Parks with you vicariously. We especially enjoy the silliness and humor you bring to your explorations. Thank you!
Thanks, Lynda! Really appreciate your appreciation for that! :) Always trying to enjoy life!
Thanks for sharing the exquisite early morn paddle and island.Just love it🌟
Appreciate that, Brooke! Thankfully we got out of bed early and were blessed with that amazing sunrise! Made an initial disappointing visit so memorable. Take care!
Somebody has got to be happy with those. . . AWESOME SHOTS! My dad took me there when I was a kid!
Hey Karl, nice to hear you've experienced this gem! Enjoy your weekend and stay safe out there!
So peaceful!
Hey Suzanne! Thanks for watching and have a great week!
Beautiful sunrise and very smart to wait out the bad weather. It's on our bucket list to hit soon. Great video.
Thanks so much, Rick! Hope you can get up there. The northern shores of Lake Superior are a unique and beautiful section of our great country. Take care!
It was exciting to go to our own island at sunrise. Glad we waited til the morning- not windy at all.
Totally the right call!
Loved Voyagers NP and all the time out on the water. The HUGE FLIES, not so much! lol. Beautiful sunrise.
Cool to hear you guys have been here! I remember you going to the Miss Headwaters. We wanted to, but unfortunately arrived in MN too late.
Awesome video! That would be so much fun! Thanks for another great production
Much appreciation for your kind words!
You are such an inspiration, love all your videos man, especially the ones down in the Southwest! Glad you come to visit Arizona! 🌵🏜
Thankful for your kind words! Love Arizona and due for a return trip. My wife would chose to go there every time because of the sights and heat! :)
Because earlier this summer I was at Pictured Rocks and hiked to Chapel Beach, and did enter Lake Superior.... the lake temps in that lake are no joke. I am pretty sure that water there at Voyagers flows in or out of Superior and is likely simular temps. I think the lake temps there are like in the 30s for sure.
Yeah, it was chilly. Don't think in was that cold though. Have a great weekend!
Wow, what wonderful weather you got the next day! Yes, once you get past the initial shock it can be quite refreshing diving in...I've gone swimming on canoe trips in the Boundary Waters lakes, which are east (and about 40 miles south of there)...beautiful lakes!
Neat to hear you've been to the Boundary Waters! Took a couple trips there in the mid-90's. Presently a big fire up there and they shut down the entire area.
@@AmericasParks Yes, haven't been there since about mid-90's...they had the fires back then too, I remember seeing large planes going to the north-east side of the Boundary Waters to fight them. Incredible natural resources we are blessed with and enjoy here in Minnesota, all part of God's creation!
@@MarkH163 We really loved being up there in northern Minnesota. Hope to upload 5 more videos from the trip. Such a beautiful state with a lot to do!
Love the boundary waters ♥️
Right on! I've heard several folks say they prefer the Boundary Waters over Voyageurs NP. Went there in 94 and 95 - great times!
Nice video and glad you made it up to this park. I am guessing you made it to Isle Royale as well which will complete the Lower 48 parks for you. Awesome accomplishment. Very wise choice in waiting until morning. Canoeing in wind is exhausting but that sunrise sure reinforced your decision. That was gorgeous and so was the campsite.
Voyageurs looks very beautiful and so pristine. I know you can rent houseboats to explore this park. If and when it becomes time for us to travel here, I may look into that option. Tough park to explore if you don’t get out on the water.
Hi Michael, a big "yes" to all your comments. Hope to get Isle Royale uploaded next. Also hope you'll be able to visit... saw a lot of houseboats on the lake. Definitely a great way to explore the area!
Well I am really glad that you decided to postpone your canoe trip to the island till the next morning. Yeah those winds looked pretty nasty and obviously it wasn't safe. Certain things are just out of your control. But luckily you were blessed with a beautiful sunrise. Thanks for sharing your adventure Randy.
It was so hard to pull the plug on that evening trip, but with that wind, the gear and especially the family members know we made the right call. Thankful we still could salvage a great time! Take care!
Hi, great video! Can you let me know where you rented the canoe? Thank you!
Thanks and sorry for the late reply. Went with Voyageurs Outfitters (218) 244-6506
Beautiful stuff Mr Randy👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Appreciate that, Mark! Enjoy your weekend!
Hello America's Park's😊😊😊, you know...i have never been to Voyagers National Park and it was absolutely...no ABSOLUTELY Beautiful. The sunrise was really something to see. I have however explored all of the northern shores of Lake Superior and it was amazing. Hey, if you get to that area make sure you go to Betty's Pies and Randy I know you love PIES. There pies are the best😊😊😊. This was an absolutely amazing video👍👍👍👍!
Hey Al, yeah, really impressed with the northern shores of Lake Superior. Missed the pie store you recommended, but found a good one I'll show in the Apostle Islands video. Enjoy your weekend!
Randy, You made your goal to visit Voyageurs!!! I am happy for you, Julie, and Shane. Wish I was there. Check another one of the big 64 off the list. Glad you departed the next morning, and what an amazing sunrise - I am sure Shane will remember that voyage to your island forever. Your video that morning looks LIKE A NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER MOVIE, . . . . Mike
Blessed to read that, Mike! Thankfully, we later hit Isle Royale making it my final in the lower 48. The northern shores - beautiful part of Minnesota!
We were in Voyagers early August and had a beautiful calm day on the water
Great to hear, Cindy! Thankfully, the second day enabled us to get out. Take care!
Beautiful sunrise 🌅
Sure was, Darlene! Thanks for joining us!
Bummer about the wind. It wasn’t quite as windy the day we paddled out but it was pretty tough going. Spent 2 nights at K29 Round Bear Island
almost directly across from the Ash River Visitors Center on Kabetogama. Beautiful sunsets every night and amazing stars. Hoping to go back in the winter to drive the ice road & do the sledding hill & ice rink.
Sorry you the weather didn’t cooperate to let you camp, but happy you got out there.
What a great adventure you had, Renee! Thankfully we salvaged the trip to some degree and still had a nice time. Your winter trip sounds amazing!
Woww that’s gorgeous ❤️in my wishlist now 😍
We had a such a beautiful time up in northern Minnesota. So worth the visit!
@@AmericasParks i visited Michigan and Small parts of Minnesota this July.. it was altogether a different experience 😊
What I understand… photo and video simply cannot justify its vastness… you have to really experience it. Isn’t it?
@@GlobetrotterPiya Absolutely... so true!
That sunset on the water is breathtaking! It’s makes the early morning a little easier with a view like that
So beautiful from the canoe!
Not sure why you're not getting as many views as of late, but the quality is definitely improving. Wish you success.
Your encouragement is much appreciated! Probably due to the over-saturation of creators on UA-cam. Thankfully, according to your kind words, it's not a lack of quality on my part. :) Have fun making them and family/others enjoy them - good enough for me!
Thank you for taking us along with you and your family on yet another Park Adventure. Stay safe and we will continue to tag along.
Great to have you with us, Debbie! :) Have a super week!
I'm glad you guys were able to finally make it. I remember you saying that that was one of the few areas you hadn't been to.
Thanks, Steve! Yeah with Voyageurs and Isle Royale I've hit all the Parks in the lower 48. Really special area!
Now this looks like a good time! Lovely sunrise, sunny day, and a calm, cooperative lake 😊
Thanks! So glad we decided to head our early in the AM. What a memorable sunrise!
You should have paddled up the Atlantic, down the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes to Voyagers. I remember stopping for gas in Bemidji and reading the real estate circular with all the bargain 3000+sq ft homes with acreage then realized not that many jobs unless you work online or at the papermills. I buy Campell's Chunky soup for camping too, my faves are good ol' Chicken Noodle and that Italian Wedding one.
Good word, Mark! Now that would be quite the challenge, but yes, we could reach it from our home via the waterways!
Those swimsuit parkas rule! Now you are in my kind of park! Looks like home, and reminds me of my days at Lakehead University paddling through Quetico. I really hope they don't destroy that corner of the world with the mining they want to do there. Way to give er!
Thanks, buddy! Have heard Quetico is absolutely amazing!
@@AmericasParks oh man, you would love Quetico, you could escape there for weeks!
Looked like a really fun time! That Sunrise was beautiful! Thanks for sharing 👍
Great memories, Nick! Glad we made the call to wake-up early that day!
Absolutely breathtaking! This is one of those "out of the way" parks that few people visit in comparison to Yosemite or Yellowstone, but it seems to be equally as beautiful! Great video
Right on! I love the pure beauty that the Midwest (especially around the Great Lakes) has to offer. Have a great week, Chris!
Chris_132, there are so many like that, as well as some that aren't parks, such as national monuments, or places like Garden of the Gods, which is a mere city park in CO Springs, and Multnomah Falls, which is, I believe, owned by Portland, OR, plus sooo many state parks. God has blessed this country with far more than our share of jawdropping scenery.
Nice video! I went houseboating in Voyageurs in June and had a fun time.
Yeah, enjoyed your video, Eric! That was a great experience for you!
I was so happy to see the next morning was so calm and beautiful for you all to enjoy your island for the day. That is really a gorgeous place to visit. The unique island canoeing/camping experience is a special plus for this park. Thanks for another great video…I’ll be looking forward to the next installments from the trip!
Really happy to read that, Jim! We were going to head out later, but the little extra effort to catch the sunrise was totally worth it!
What a beautiful sunrise, wow! Lovely area ! Happy you all made it safe!
So worth waking up early that morning! Thanks for joining us, Dawn!
Hi! I want to do this. Can I ask where did you rent your canoe?
Hello, here's what I had in my notes...
Canoe Rented - $80 + $40 drop off at Rainy Lake
Voyageurs Outfitters
(218) 244-6506
Enjoy!
Welcome to almost Canada! Psshhh. Just a bit of wind. Get going Randy! I think waiting for the morning was worth it - just for that sunrise! If it's cold for Randy, it's freezing for Josh. I lived close(ish) to there in Thunder Bay!
Man, that was such a beautiful area! Great to get the affirmation from a true Canadian on the desire to wait until the morning before heading out! :)
Great video! I have never seen a video from anyone from as remote of a location as Voyageurs NP, so this was a fun one. I have been to BWCA Wilderness but never Voyageurs. Beautiful country up there. Love the 4k, too! Keep the fun videos coming.
Hey Dave, thanks for the kind words! Found it amazing that when we were up there the Boundary Waters were completely closed down due to the wildfires. Have a super week!
Wow that is absolutely beautiful! Looks like you made a good choice holding off until the next morning if not just for that amazing sunrise! Definitely worth waking up early some days! Phew, you can have those cold waters! lol. Thanks for sharing the adventure as always!! - Shane
Hey Shane, thanks for the great words! Hope you guys are enjoying life and staying healthy!
Beautiful! There's a guy named Mav, he has a YT channel (called Mav), he's from Minnesota and does camping, fishing, everything outdoors, and I'm sure he's been on that Lake in the North Woods several times. He even has ice fishing videos, which are awesome to watch. Me being from L.A., find it so intriguing!
Appreciate the "heads-up!" It's an entirely unique culture up there. Enjoy your weekend!
@@AmericasParks Thanks you too! One quick question, I just watched your video on your visit to Olympic National Park (Hoh Rainforest), and I saw some footage where it looks like a drone over you and your daughter as you are standing on some rocks, but you are holding something in your hand, is it a stick you are using for the shot, or some sort of drone? I want to get one!
@@G.Photogirl Yeah, drones are illegal in the National Parks. What I am using there is a 360 camera on a 3 foot and 10 foot "disappearing" selfie stick. I'll send you the links.
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fantastic! glad you were able to make it out the next day and that sunrise ride was beautiful.. what a neat island all to yourselves and you got to go swimming! you remind us last spring Roxana and i went camping in the desert and it was so windy we spent a whole day trapped in the car hahaha... you make the best of it... thanks for taking us with you what a special spot!
Thanks, Thorn! Was bummed that we couldn't get out, but made the best of it the next morning and had a memorable visit up there! Have a super week!
Beautiful views and sun. Big like 👍👍 thanks for sharing I subscribe new friend 😀 take care.
Thanks for the kind words and all the best to you! Welcome!
We were there the same time as you, wish we could have met
Hey Sam, would have been my honor! Trust you had a great time experiencing this gem!
I was thinking of taking a trip to this park. But, I might need someone on this trip. Normally I go solo but this one, is a I don't know type of deal.
Probably doable, maybe a one-person kayak. Very peaceful and a special place to be by yourself.
So excited to see that you made your way up to the North Star State :) Absolutely beautiful! Was blown away by the stunning sunrise and thankful you all didn't get blown away the night before. My girls were cuddled up for this one and both said "When are we going there Dad"
Love how the family knows me so well! Blessed by your kind words, my friend!
Pure Bliss!! Thank you All!! 💕
So true, Wendy! :)
This is where people should go to get lost for true to the core mindfulness exercises
It really was a peaceful place. Wish we had more time up there.
Good video like & sub done
Really appreciate that! Welcome to the channel!
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Thanks and have a blessed weekend!
Did you meet @mrandmrsAdventure ?
That's hilarious - didn't even know they were up there at the same time!