We had a great time teaming up with Chance York and the Outside Chance crew filming this fun show! It just premiered today and is online now! Chance is a yogi, emcee, rapper, outdoor enthusiast, and now… Boundary Waters canoer! We’re loving how this show introduces people to outdoor opportunities and focuses on how accessible…
DetailsQuetico Wildfires USFS Update for July 20
The USFS has closed the region of the BWCAW west of Basswood Lake and north of the Echo Trail in an abundance of caution due to wildfires burning in Quetico Provincial Park immediately north of the BWCAW. Groups currently in the closure area are being notified by USFS rangers traveling by canoe to…
DetailsWe received the following notice today: Effective January 16, 2017 the Province of Ontario will no longer accept payments by AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD. The Province continues to accept payments by VISA CREDIT CARD and MASTERCARD CREDIT CARD when making a payment through the Ontario Parks reservation service. Payment by cheque or money order…
DetailsDULUTH, MN (March 9, 2015) Gus Smith, new District Ranger on the Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest, comes with extensive fire experience and familiarity with our region. Before joining the Forest Leadership Team on the Superior National Forest, Gus served at Yosemite National Park for six years as the Fire Ecologist. At…
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Lucy Soderstrom addressed a youth gathering in Washington DC this week as part of a youth event celebrating wilderness. The BWCA can have a profound effect on young people. Here is her talk: I’m a 17 year old who has come to love the Boundary Waters wilderness. For the past 5 years I’ve been taking…
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A quota entry permit is required for overnight trips in the BWCAW from May 1 through September 30. The quota system regulates how many groups can begin a trip at each entry point each day. There are over 70 entry points to the BWCAW. Advance entry permit reservations are strongly recommended because there are a…
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The Boundary Waters is a special place. If you’ve been here, you appreciate that. It seems a land frozen in time – both primordial and immortal. Its grandeur seems so strong, its granite ridges so permanent, its waters so immense and pure – it seems the hands of man could hardly impair such a…
DetailsThe Winter Camping Symposium is Oct. 23-26 in Sturgeon Lake, MN. There are a bunch of interesting presentations and workshops. If you camp in the winter – or have an interest in learning more about the unique experience – this is the place to connect with great info and people who share your interest. Also,…
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