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Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is a national park in United States, established in 1975, covering 883 km² (341 sq mi). It is the #28 largest of United States's 77 national parks. United States National Park near International Falls, Minnesota.
- Area
- 883 km²
- Established
- 1975
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- INL · 39 km
Nearest airports to Voyageurs National Park
- 1 INL39 kmstraight line
- 2 YAG45 kmstraight line
- 3 HIB124 kmstraight line
Fort Frances, CanadaMore about Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States — United States National Park near International Falls, Minnesota. It covers 883 km² (88,300 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #28 largest national park in the United States (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1975, 51 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Voyageurs National Park
The closest airport is Falls International Airport (INL), about 39 km away — around 51 minutes by car; alternatively Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG, 45 km). Other national parks within reach include Isle Royale National Park (2,314 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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