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Rainy Lake Trail
The Rainy Lake Trail links International Falls to Voyageurs National Park, passing through historic Ranier and featuring plaques on the area’s lumberjacks, miners, and voyageurs. Along the way are landmarks like the Bronko Nagurski statue, the towering Smokey Bear, and the sprawling Boise Paper mill. The route ends with a stop at Ronning’s for coffee, licorice ice cream, and a glimpse of small-town life.
From a 1938 Airfield to Voyageurs National Park
A stormy night at a former 1938 airfield-turned-Harvest Hosts stay set the tone for a day steeped in history and nature. Once home to Anderson Airport (MY49), the property still bears traces of its grass runways and rusting landing lights. From there, the journey continued to Voyageurs National Park, a water-rich wilderness straddling the U.S.–Canada border where travel happens mostly by boat.