Stars Over Namakan
Take a night-time cruise to learn about the dark skies over Voyageurs. The captain will navigate to a quiet spot on Namakan Lake to optimize dark sky viewing as a ranger helps visitors identify objects with the naked eye and talks about light pollution and what it means to be a dark sky certified park. The specific weekly theme of this cruise may vary depending on the moon phase and there’s always a chance that the Northern Lights may dance for visitors on this tour!
Stars Over Namakan boards at the Ash River Visitor Center - 9899 Meadwood Rd, Ash River, MN, 55771.
This tour typically runs from late-July through September.
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Need to Know
- Check in at the Ash River Visitor Center
Check in for tour 30 minutes prior to departure at the Ash River Visitor Center - 9899 Meadwood Rd, Ash River, MN 55771. From Hwy 53, turn onto the Ash River Trail / County Hwy 129 and follow for 7 miles. Turn left onto the Meadwood Road (entrance road to Ash River Visitor Center). After approximately 3 miles, this road ends at the Ash River Visitor Center parking area.
- Minimum Passenger Rule
Tour capacity is 29 passengers; a minimum of 6 passengers is required for the tour to depart.
- Recommended Items
Jackets and bug spray are recommended.
- Restrooms
There is no restroom aboard the boat. Please use visitor center restrooms before departing.
- Prohibited Items
- Food may not be eaten on the vessel, but drinking water is allowed. No smoking on the tour boat.
- No pets are allowed on tour boats unless they are properly documented service animals that are marked accordingly.
