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SIMPLY NORTH up quickly. You will learn how to paddle a 26-foot North Canoe, learn the voyageur paddle salute and learn the way of the voyageur life. For more information on this exciting adventure call 1-877-444-6777. ★ You can also bring your own canoe to any of the entry points and paddle on Rainy Lake at your leisure. You will be able to explore, relax and have fun at your own pace. Retracing the voyageurs is also a great learning experience for your children. You can check out (by leaving your driver’s license at any visitor center) one of the seven discovery packs Voyageurs National Park has to offer for your children to learn and explore the park. ★ If you like to keep your feet on dry land, but still want to experience the wonderful wilderness the voyageurs did, head on out to Voyageurs National Park. There are numerous species of wildlife you can see such as otters, deer, eagles, loons and occasionally a moose or black bear. If you are a bird watcher or photographer, in the seasons of spring and autumn you can witness over 300 species of migrating birds in the area. ★ Be sure to stop by the Koochiching County Historical Museum. Learn about your county’s history and become privy to over 6,000 square feet of exhibits. Come in and learn about the voyageurs and their history. As you can see, there are many historical and cultural activities that can be done in and around International Falls. Make sure this is one of your stops on your next vacation. Or if you live in International Falls make it your ‘staycation.’
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From left, Jax Sullivan, Dominick Juen, Greysen Sullivan, Ellie Wendt and Aiden Juen stopped for a photo on the steps of the historic Kettle Falls Hotel.
★ For a relaxing time, go on the Kettle Falls Cruise which takes you on a spectacular voyage on Rainy Lake and on to the historic Kettle Falls Hotel. You are able to spend two hours on the land to enjoy the breathtaking scenery as well as explore the hotel. The Kettle Falls area was one of the routes the voyageurs took en route to Fort Garry. For a more luxurious vacation, come aboard one of the many houseboats on Rainy Lake. Northernaire Houseboats, Voyagaire Houseboats and Rainy Lake Houseboats are awaiting your arrival for your next Rainy Lake voyage. You can also enjoy a vacation on another historic water route, Namakan River, with Ebel’s Voyageur Houseboats. With many different houseboat packages to choose from, please call ahead and make reservations to guarantee an unforgettable vacation on one of the historic voyageur routes.
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