Friday, December 21, 2012
Winter Ice and Trail Conditons Report 12/20/2012
Voyageurs Nationl Park Winter Ice and Trail Conditons Report.
Over the past week ice conditons have improved somewhat on the large lakes in the park. The green trail is currently open and staked from Frank's Bay on Rainy Lake to the Ash River Resort community. There are a few pressure ridges present on the Kabetogama Lake that have formed that create a safety hazard when travelling the lake surface. Use extreme caution when travelling away from the staked trail and be aware of the possibilty of encountering thin or rough ice, fish houses, and other snowmobilers.
There has been insufficient ice found for travel on Rainy, Namaken and Sand Point Lakes, Travel on these lakes is not recommended. Ice checking in Vouyageurs National Park wil continue to occure and and update on ice conditions and snowmobile trail status will be reported early next week.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Ice Report 12/6/12
Ice Report 12/6/12
Well as of yesterday all of Sand Bay appears to be froze up with no ice cracks visable. There is one over by Atsokan Island runnning NW towards the 11 bridge. We have about 4" of ice around shore then roughly 1/2mi - 3/4mi out thickness varies.
Travel is likey by this weekend, however proceed with caution! Swing into the Rainy Lake One Stop for your ice fishing necessities! We have gas, minnows, propane, tackle and your groceries! Good luck on the ice and always BE SAFE!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
2/22/12 Derby Weekend
Sunday February 26 from 1-4pm on Sandbay its derby day! Buy a $10.00 Ticket and win great prizes and a chance to win $5,000.00 as a grand prize enter to win fish prizes or just come out to enjoy a great day with the family
2/22/12 Let it Snow
WE HAVE MORE SNOW!
We received 7.8inches of snow Sunday Monday night. Our snowmobile trails were in good riding conditions before can you image how great they are now!!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
February 8, 2012
Voyageurs National Park Winter Trail Conditions Report
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota: All of Voyageurs National Park’s 110 miles of snowmobile trails and over 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails are now open and ready for visitors to enjoy. Winter trail conditions in the park are exceptional. Travel along the lake trails offers snowmobilers a ride through a national park with opportunities to view wildlife and scenic grandeur. Skiers will see numerous animal tracks and signs of wildlife as they travel through the forests.
Snowmobile Trails - see trail status list at end
Hazardous pressure ridges are still active creating standing water above the ice in some locations along the ridges. Snowmobilers must continue to use extreme caution and only cross the pressure ridges at designated crossings along the staked route. Slow travel speeds are highly recommended. Crews are grooming trails and will continue to do so as ice and snow conditions allow.
Outstanding scenery is one of the reasons why Voyageurs National Park was established. Please enjoy the scenery as you ride and follow the snowmobile speed limit of 45 mph on frozen lake surfaces and 25 mph on all overland portages. Speed limit signs are posted at trailheads and overland portages.
Ice Roads - see trail status list at end
The new 9-mile long Kabetogama Lake Ice Road is open for two way traffic and is being enjoyed by park visitors. The road follows a route along the south shore of Kabetogama Lake between the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center and the Ash River Visitor Center.
The Rainy Lake Ice Road is open to Cranberry Bay and around Dryweed Island.
To reduce hazards to snowmobile users, all ice blocks are to be immediately chopped up, submerged, or hauled to land. Placement of equipment or any type of structure must be greater than 50’ off the center of all ice roads and snowmobile trails. Written authorization from the park is required for individuals to plow any lake surfaces within the park.
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Snowshoe Trails - see trail status list at end
The Sullivan Bay snowshoe trail is now open and tracked. This trail is located along the Ash River Visitor Center entrance road. Travel about two miles in on the entrance road and look for the snowshoe sign on your right that marks the trail.
The Blind Ash Bay snowshoe trail near the Ash River Visitor Center and the Oberholtzer snowshoe trail near the Rainy Lake Visitor Center are open, but not tracked.
Snowshoes are available for loan at the Rainy Lake Visitor near International Falls, Arrowhead Lodge in Kabetogama, and Ash Trail Lodge in Ash River. Take advantage of this opportunity to try this fun winter activity.
Cross-Country Ski Trails - see trail status list at end
The park has packed and tracked the Black Bay Ski Trails and the Tilson Connector Trail near the Rainy Lake Visitor Center as well as the Echo Bay Trail system in Kabetogama. All trails are in good condition.
The Rainy Lake Visitor Center near International Falls has adult-sized skis available for rent and children’s skis available for loan during business hours. The visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 4:30pm.
Regular weekly winter trail conditions reports are available on our website at www.nps.gov/voya.
Snowmobile Trails
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) – Open & Staked
Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) – Open & Staked
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) – Open & Staked
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Open & Staked
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) – Open & Staked
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) – Open & Staked
Ice Roads
Rainy Lake Ice Road – Open to Cranberry Bay and loop around Dryweed Island
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road – Open between the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center Boat Launch and the Ash River Visitor Center Boat Launch
Ski Trails
Echo Bay Ski Trail – Open, Packed & Tracked
Black Bay Ski Trail– Open, Packed & Tracked
Tilson Connector Trail– Open, Packed & Tracked
KabAsh Trail– Open
Snowshoe Trails
Blind Ash Bay Trail – Open
Sullivan Bay Trail – Open and tracked
Oberholtzer Trail – Open
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota: All of Voyageurs National Park’s 110 miles of snowmobile trails and over 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails are now open and ready for visitors to enjoy. Winter trail conditions in the park are exceptional. Travel along the lake trails offers snowmobilers a ride through a national park with opportunities to view wildlife and scenic grandeur. Skiers will see numerous animal tracks and signs of wildlife as they travel through the forests.
Snowmobile Trails - see trail status list at end
Hazardous pressure ridges are still active creating standing water above the ice in some locations along the ridges. Snowmobilers must continue to use extreme caution and only cross the pressure ridges at designated crossings along the staked route. Slow travel speeds are highly recommended. Crews are grooming trails and will continue to do so as ice and snow conditions allow.
Outstanding scenery is one of the reasons why Voyageurs National Park was established. Please enjoy the scenery as you ride and follow the snowmobile speed limit of 45 mph on frozen lake surfaces and 25 mph on all overland portages. Speed limit signs are posted at trailheads and overland portages.
Ice Roads - see trail status list at end
The new 9-mile long Kabetogama Lake Ice Road is open for two way traffic and is being enjoyed by park visitors. The road follows a route along the south shore of Kabetogama Lake between the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center and the Ash River Visitor Center.
The Rainy Lake Ice Road is open to Cranberry Bay and around Dryweed Island.
To reduce hazards to snowmobile users, all ice blocks are to be immediately chopped up, submerged, or hauled to land. Placement of equipment or any type of structure must be greater than 50’ off the center of all ice roads and snowmobile trails. Written authorization from the park is required for individuals to plow any lake surfaces within the park.
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Snowshoe Trails - see trail status list at end
The Sullivan Bay snowshoe trail is now open and tracked. This trail is located along the Ash River Visitor Center entrance road. Travel about two miles in on the entrance road and look for the snowshoe sign on your right that marks the trail.
The Blind Ash Bay snowshoe trail near the Ash River Visitor Center and the Oberholtzer snowshoe trail near the Rainy Lake Visitor Center are open, but not tracked.
Snowshoes are available for loan at the Rainy Lake Visitor near International Falls, Arrowhead Lodge in Kabetogama, and Ash Trail Lodge in Ash River. Take advantage of this opportunity to try this fun winter activity.
Cross-Country Ski Trails - see trail status list at end
The park has packed and tracked the Black Bay Ski Trails and the Tilson Connector Trail near the Rainy Lake Visitor Center as well as the Echo Bay Trail system in Kabetogama. All trails are in good condition.
The Rainy Lake Visitor Center near International Falls has adult-sized skis available for rent and children’s skis available for loan during business hours. The visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 4:30pm.
Regular weekly winter trail conditions reports are available on our website at www.nps.gov/voya.
Snowmobile Trails
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) – Open & Staked
Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) – Open & Staked
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) – Open & Staked
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Open & Staked
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) – Open & Staked
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) – Open & Staked
Ice Roads
Rainy Lake Ice Road – Open to Cranberry Bay and loop around Dryweed Island
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road – Open between the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center Boat Launch and the Ash River Visitor Center Boat Launch
Ski Trails
Echo Bay Ski Trail – Open, Packed & Tracked
Black Bay Ski Trail– Open, Packed & Tracked
Tilson Connector Trail– Open, Packed & Tracked
KabAsh Trail– Open
Snowshoe Trails
Blind Ash Bay Trail – Open
Sullivan Bay Trail – Open and tracked
Oberholtzer Trail – Open
Friday, February 3, 2012
2/2/12
Rainy Lake and International Falls.
Ice fishing has been great on Rainy Lake, jigging with minnows in anywhere from 25 to 35 feet of water has been working well from sand Bay eastward to Cranberry Bay. The best places to look for lurking northern pike are around Black Bay and there are sporadic reports of crappie in Sand Bay.
Some of the best ice fishing spots have been opened up with the Park Service Ice Road around the north side of Dryweed Island and looping back to the Cranberry Bay Road. There are lots of spots to try with portable gear along both stretches of ice road. Access to the Park roads is at the ramp at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center.
The area snowmobile trails are in great shape and riding conditions will be excellent for the next several days. All the park service snowmobile trails are open and staked as are all the ski and snowshoe trails. To get the latest snowmobile trails reports, go to the local club’s website at www.ridetheborder.com where they usually post info after every grooming run.
For the most up-to-date information you can call the International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-325-5766.
Ice fishing has been great on Rainy Lake, jigging with minnows in anywhere from 25 to 35 feet of water has been working well from sand Bay eastward to Cranberry Bay. The best places to look for lurking northern pike are around Black Bay and there are sporadic reports of crappie in Sand Bay.
Some of the best ice fishing spots have been opened up with the Park Service Ice Road around the north side of Dryweed Island and looping back to the Cranberry Bay Road. There are lots of spots to try with portable gear along both stretches of ice road. Access to the Park roads is at the ramp at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center.
The area snowmobile trails are in great shape and riding conditions will be excellent for the next several days. All the park service snowmobile trails are open and staked as are all the ski and snowshoe trails. To get the latest snowmobile trails reports, go to the local club’s website at www.ridetheborder.com where they usually post info after every grooming run.
For the most up-to-date information you can call the International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-325-5766.
Monday, January 23, 2012
WE HAVE 5 INCHES OF FRESH SNOW!!
Saturday night/Sunday we received about 6 inches of fresh snow to add to our 3 inches we had. GREAT FOR THE SNOWMOBILERS!!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Voyageurs National Park Winter Trail Conditions Report 1/18/12
International Falls, Minnesota: Currant snowfall within the park is bringing excellent riding conditions on trails. Travel along the lake trails offers snowmobilers a ride though a national park with opportunities to view wildlife and scenic grandeur. The park invites Ice Box Days participants to come out to Voyageurs during their Stay.
Snowmobile Trail ReportHazardous pressure ridges are still present, but colder weather has slowed their movement. Snowmobilers should continue to use extreme caution and only cross the pressure ridges at designated crossings along staked routes. Slow travel speeds are highly recommended. Snowmobile land portages have rough riding conditions due to minimal snow cover. Crews will begin grooming trails next week.
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) - Open &Staked
Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) - Open & Staked
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) - Open & Staked
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Not Open
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) - Open & Staked
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail)- Open & Staked
International Falls Voyageurs Snowmobile Club hopes to start grooming trails Thursday 1/19/12
Rainy Lake Ice Road ReportDue to improved ice conditions, the Rainy Lake Ice Road is now open to Cranberry Bay. Crews will check ice next week to determine if there is sufficient ice to open the loop around Dryweed Island.
Snowshoe TrailsBlind Ash Bay Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
Sullivan Bay Trail- Open and Tracked
Oberholtzer Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
Ski TrailsEcho Bay Ski Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
Black Bay Ski Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
Tilson Connector Tail- Open with minimal snow cover
KabAsh Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
“STAKED TRAILS MAKE SAFETY SENSE”
ORANGE IDENTIFIES HAZARDS
Snowmobile Trail ReportHazardous pressure ridges are still present, but colder weather has slowed their movement. Snowmobilers should continue to use extreme caution and only cross the pressure ridges at designated crossings along staked routes. Slow travel speeds are highly recommended. Snowmobile land portages have rough riding conditions due to minimal snow cover. Crews will begin grooming trails next week.
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) - Open &Staked
Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) - Open & Staked
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) - Open & Staked
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Not Open
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) - Open & Staked
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail)- Open & Staked
International Falls Voyageurs Snowmobile Club hopes to start grooming trails Thursday 1/19/12
Rainy Lake Ice Road ReportDue to improved ice conditions, the Rainy Lake Ice Road is now open to Cranberry Bay. Crews will check ice next week to determine if there is sufficient ice to open the loop around Dryweed Island.
Snowshoe TrailsBlind Ash Bay Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
Sullivan Bay Trail- Open and Tracked
Oberholtzer Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
Ski TrailsEcho Bay Ski Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
Black Bay Ski Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
Tilson Connector Tail- Open with minimal snow cover
KabAsh Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
“STAKED TRAILS MAKE SAFETY SENSE”
ORANGE IDENTIFIES HAZARDS
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
01/05/12 Area Report
Rainy Lake and International Falls.
Most anglers are fishing Sand Bay, but ice has improved at American Narrows and other points to the east on Rainy Lake. Walleye are hitting on jigs and minnows and some good sized northern pike are being pulled in around Black Bay with big minnows on a bare hook.
Voyageurs National Park has staked and opened the purple trail from Rainy Lake to Kettle Falls due to improved ice and snow conditions. The Green Trail to Kabetogama has been open for a couple weeks now. There are some pressure ridges, and snow cover may be somewhat thin on the windblown ice.
The Rainy Lake ice road is open to the Black Bay Ski Trail and the Echo Bay and KabAsh cross country ski trails are open with minimal snow. All the snowshoe trails in Voyageurs National park are open.
Most anglers are fishing Sand Bay, but ice has improved at American Narrows and other points to the east on Rainy Lake. Walleye are hitting on jigs and minnows and some good sized northern pike are being pulled in around Black Bay with big minnows on a bare hook.
Voyageurs National Park has staked and opened the purple trail from Rainy Lake to Kettle Falls due to improved ice and snow conditions. The Green Trail to Kabetogama has been open for a couple weeks now. There are some pressure ridges, and snow cover may be somewhat thin on the windblown ice.
The Rainy Lake ice road is open to the Black Bay Ski Trail and the Echo Bay and KabAsh cross country ski trails are open with minimal snow. All the snowshoe trails in Voyageurs National park are open.
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