A Big, Bleak, Beastly Bill
Public lands near the Boundary Waters were nearly lost to copper-sulfide mining. Learn how we fought back—and what’s next.
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SPARKS: Nurturing a New Generation of Boundary Waters Leaders
Friends' SPARKS program empowers and develops young wilderness leaders through comprehensive year-round Boundary Waters experiences.
The Boundary Waters Under Attack – Three Critical Threats
The pristine wilderness of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) faces immediate and severe threats that require your action now.
The Wilderness Engineer
Designer Pete Brautigam left his government job to create wilderness gear inspired by Minnesota's Boundary Waters, where extreme winters and…
From Pedals to Paddles
When Mike Quirk set off on an epic, 1,300-mile bike ride last summer to raise money for Friends of the…
Start Planning your 2025 BWCA Trip Now!
It's time to start planning for your summer Boundary Waters adventure. Explore the most complete online collection of BWCA resources.
Jimmy Carter’s Boundary Waters Legacy
The Boundary Waters Wilderness shines as one of President Jimmy Carter's enduring environmental legacies to America.
5 Wins for the Boundary Waters in 2024
Learn about five important successes for clean water and the Boundary Waters in 2024.
A Catastrophe for the Boundary Waters
There’s no other way to put this: The reelection of Donald Trump is a disaster for the Boundary Waters. This…
Announcing the Friends’ 2024 Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is back! Send us your best Boundary Waters photos for a chance to win one of…