Opening the Outdoors
Lee Vue's work to make the outdoors more inclusive and accessible, from the Mississippi to the Boundary Waters, and beyond.
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Pete Marshall
Inspired by the North
For painter Tom Uttech, trips to Quetico and the northland provided a lifetime of inspiration and shaped his art.
Myth Busting: Four Myths about PolyMet, Twin Metals and the Green Economy
Contrary to misleading statements, we are not running out of copper and do not need sulfide mining near the Boundary…
MN Supreme Court rules against PolyMet
In a major victory for clean water, the Minnesota Supreme Court struck down PolyMet's permit to mine. Learn more about…
Science, tradition and the Fond du Lac Band’s fight against copper-sulfide mining
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, has been an incredible force in the fight against copper-sulfide…
8 Safety Concerns in the BWCA
People who have never been to the Boundary Waters often think of it as a dangerous place, full of…
4 Spring Training Exercises for Paddlers (No Gym Required)
Prepare for your next canoe trip to the BWCA with these four essential exercises that any one can do…
DIY Guide to Doing the Boundary Waters on the Cheap
Feeling scrappy? In the age of ultra-light kevlar canoes, $500 raincoats, and titanium stoves that cost more than a…