STEAM in the PARK • Day 3 Recap at Voyageurs National Park

We kicked off the day with our fabulous pancake and yogurt bar—because nothing says adventure-ready like flapjacks topped with fruit, granola, and a little too much syrup.

Then it was off to Kettle Falls, where we met the legendary Ranger Mark. With a twinkle in his eye and a deep love for this place, he shared stories of voyageurs, fur traders, and the wild, watery world of what is now Voyageurs National Park. The skies threatened rain all day long… but somehow, we dodged most of it. Call it luck, call it fate, or maybe Ranger Mark has magical weather powers.

This evening, we got creative with our scat chat. Then Rodney led us in a sound mapping activity that helped us tune into the soft rustle of trees, the occasional loon call… and, unfortunately, the high-pitched whine of approximately 47,000 mosquitoes.

We ended the night watching Out There: A National Parks Story by Brendan Hall. The film? Incredible. The scenery? Stunning. The audience? Swatting constantly.

If we don’t say good morning tomorrow, just know we were probably taken out by blood loss or mosquito-related trauma. But truly—it was another unforgettable day in the wilds of northern Minnesota.

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