Is anyone aware of other site's like this one for VNP.

thank you

thecanoeman

I've never found a site for VNP. I have paddled my canoe pretty much the entire park. If your looking for any certain info let me know.

I have never rented a house boat but it depends on which side of the park you want to be on.
Voyagaire house boats has about the nicest in the park. (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) Their out of Crane lake which is the more senic side of the park.

thecanoeman

1-This route should be enjoyable as it keeps you off Rainey Lake which has alot more boat traffic.

2-I would say 2 days from Rainy Lake visitor center to Kettle Falls. The hotel books up fast, if your planning June I would look at getting your reservation very soon.

3-2 days from Kettle Falls to the southern edge of VNP, I have not been passed here towards the BWCA. Could be made in 1 day if you like to paddle hard all day.

4-There is alot of high bluffs and scenic bays to explore and some pictographs in the Namakan Narrows including the only known White pictograph.

5-Campsites can be hard to come by if the weather is nice, if you see an open one and your tired grab it.

6-No fishing help as I don't fish.

7-How many people depends on the weather. I have gone in the begining of June and the park was mostly empty and other years it has been packed to the point of no open campsites, but you can pitch a tent any where you want.

8-There can be alot of boats but most are friendly enough to give you space.

Any other questions just ask.

Another thing to add, plan a wind day or 2 as it can kick up some big waves on the larger lakes.

Pilot....do you mind if I "pile on" and ask a few more VNP questions....same format, ok?

I like to travel to new places and just show-up, not much into planning.  I want to paddle to Kettle Falls.  The little I know of the park is from snowmobiling Crane to Rainey (black bay?) for a couple of days 2 years ago.  We slid all over the lakes.

1)  12-14 mile easy paddle in my solo to the Falls from Ash River?
2)  Plenty of protection from wind and waves as it appears on my map?
3)  No paperwork to enter the park?
4)  Camp anywhere in US I like?
5)  I hear that when at the Falls...it's one of the few places in the US where you look South into Canada (similar to the NWA of MN).
6)  Where is this "White Picto" located?
7)  Camping fees?

Thanks, I'm thinking of running up to Ash River in a couple of weeks for some fall colors.  Gonna try for some nightly Walleye to eat.

Thanks so much for the exchange of info.  That was kind of you.

Going up in 2 weeks with the wife for a short 3 1/2 day-er out of Ash river.  I'll post some pics here when we get back.