Voyageurs planning new sites to see
March 4th, 2008 | by Andy Published in Camping, Canoeing, Voyageurs
Voyageurs has announced it will be developing 73 new campsites in addition to its 233 current sites. Increased camper traffic and the changing needs of both paddlers and houseboaters, spurred a committee to spend a couple of years to evaluate if, when and where to develop.
The prospect of fewer trees and more footprints feels unavoidably like a compromise. After a read of the committee’s report, though, I can recognize some thoughtful judgements, especially the moves to upgrade existing sites wherever possible, before opting to develop new ones. The report is available for download on the park’s site.