International Dark Sky Week

Jesse Gates, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Specialist, looks through a telescope at Voyageurs National Park.

Gordy Lindgren

Discovery, Stargazing, and Nighttime Wonder

Nightly; April 14-18, 2026

• 8:30-9:00 p.m: (Indoor) Dark Sky Presentation at Rainy Lake Visitor Center
• 9:00-10:00 p.m: (Outside) Guided constellation tour and telescope session

Join Voyageurs National Park rangers and Voyageurs Conservancy staff for a celebration of International Dark Sky Week and National Park Week. Join Jesse Gates, a NASA Solar System Ambassador and Education Specialist with Voyageurs Conservancy, to explore the wonders of northern Minnesota's night sky and learn about Voyageurs National Park's role in combating light pollution and protecting our dark skies. With a powerful telescope, you'll have the chance to gaze at neighboring planets, enchanting stellar nurseries, and other awe-inspiring celestial objects. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the starry night sky at Voyageurs National Park.

Rainy Lake Visitor Center
Voyageurs National Park- Rainy Lake Visitor Center
1797 Township Rd 342
International Falls, MN 56649

 

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Gordy Lindgren