7Voyageurs National Park
Does the idea of spring in Minnesota seem odd? Voyageurs National Park, at the US state’s northern border and Canada, is off the beaten path but still beautiful. Visit here in the late spring and be part of the first group of people to see the place after the ice and snow have melted.
More importantly, this is one of the national parks that is famous for family summer vacations. Provided you visit after spring break, you will avoid families and summer breakers because schools will still be in session. You’ll see fishermen, but no families or students.
Explore the main attractions, the waterways, and lakes, via boat. Bring your own, rent one, or sign up for a tour. Check out the bald eagles, or get really adventurous and do some backcountry hiking and camping here as well.
Not into roughing it? Rent a houseboat. Some of the park’s campsites are made especially for watercraft.
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