WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
DARK SKIES PARK
Experience Minnesota's only certified International Dark Sky Park, where exceptionally dark skies reveal thousands of stars, planets, constellations, and even the Milky Way.
CELESTIAL DISCOVERIES
Learn to identify major constellations, planets, and seasonal night sky features.
NORTHWOODS AT NIGHT
Listen for loons, owls, and the sounds of the wilderness while the park settles into darkness
EVERY NIGHT IS DIFFERENT
Constellations, planets, meteor showers, northern lights, and moonlit landscapes create a unique experience every time.
THE STARS
Learn to identify major constellations, planets, and seasonal celestial events.
NORTHERN LIGHTS
When nature cooperates, experience the Aurora Borealis dancing above Rainy Lake and reflecting across the water.
THE WILDERNESS
Experience Voyageurs National Park after dark from the water, surrounded by quiet shorelines, open horizons, and the sounds of the Northwoods.
THE LOONS
Many guests are surprised that the haunting calls of the loons become one of the most memorable parts of the evening.
TOUR DETAILS
  • 2 Hour Minimum
  • Private Tours Available
  • Departs Approximately 30 Minutes After Sunset
  • Family Friendly
  • Great for Photography Enthusiasts
  • Customized for Your Group
BEFORE YOU GO
  • ​Dress for the evening temperatures
  • Northern Lights visibility depends on weather and solar activity
  • Clear skies provide the best stargazing opportunities
  • Camera and binoculars are welcome
Continue Exploring Voyageurs

Interested in seeing the park during daylight hours? Explore our Scenic Boat Tours in Voyageurs National Park.
NIGHTS ON RAINY LAKE