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Voyageur Trail Society, Inc

Another Season Closes in Voyageur Country

3/15/2025

 
Exceptionally warm weather and rain has brought an early close to the season. We and our area businesses that everyone who enjoyed our Voyageurs Country trails. All of us look forward to your return next year!

We appreciate all our area resorts, restaurants, bars and businesses that welcome visitors with your hospitality throughout the winter season. 

Join us in giving a moment of thanks to everyone that helps keep the trails open and safe for all to enjoy - our groomer drivers, and the many local volunteers & area snowmobile club members that helped with early trail clearing. Special thanks are given to our volunteer first responders who always respond when needed no matter the conditions, time or distance. We also very much appreciate the Voyageurs National Park staff who monitored and maintained the trails (and reroutes!) in the park this season, and the DNR for their part in maintaining the Arrowhead Trail.

As we look toward ice-out and warm weather fun here in northern Minnesota, we hope you think of Voyageur Country as a special place to enjoy nature and wildlife year-round. We look forward to seeing you this Summer on the lakes, and next Winter on the trails! Stay safe and have fun everyone!

Spring is Trying!

3/5/2025

 
There’s been just a light dusting of snow since last Thursday, and with the cold nights and warm afternoons, it’s clear that Spring is on its way!

Please be extra cautious when traveling, as lakes and rivers are opening up in areas with currents or thin ice, like sandbars, shorelines, and shallow spots. Remember, ice is never 100% safe! Voyageurs National Park hasn't updated their trail report yet, but you can check their Facebook page and website for the latest info. Keep an eye out for pressure ridges, reroutes on the lakes, and cross-traffic on the Green Trail at the Kabetogama Ice Road spur.

No trail grooming will take place unless we get a significant snowfall, so the land trails are pretty much the same as last week. The sunny spots have more exposed ground, but where there’s still snow, the warmer afternoons help smooth out the trails after the cold nights. Keep in mind, there are still logging areas crossing the trails, especially north of Orr.
Riders are saying the trail conditions are still decent for this time of year. Enjoy them while we still can!

Stay safe out there! Keep to the right, be alert on curves and hills, and make sure to stop by our area businesses. They’re open for fuel, delicious food, and cozy lodging!
For the latest info, visit:
  • VTSI:  https://www.snowmobilevacation.com and https://www.facebook.com/VTSIGrooms
  • Crane Lake Voyageurs Snowmobile Club:  www.facebook.com/groups/a723936869357904
  • International Voyageurs: http://www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html and https://www.facebook.com/IVSClub
  • VNP Trail Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
  • DNR Trail Conditions: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html
  • Buyck Portageurs: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057218389432
  • Ash River/Kabetogama Snowdrifters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068157102512

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Voyageur Trail Society, Inc. and sponsors assume no liability for the trails maintained by VTSI, MN DNR, NPS and other area clubs.  Always confirm current trail conditions before travel!