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.
Stu Osthoff’s Top 5 Boundary Waters Fishing Hotspots
Discover Stu Osthoff’s top 5 BWCAW lakes for trophy walleye, pike, bass, and lake trout. Expert tips for your wilderness…
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.
Tragedy in the Boundary Waters and the Importance of Search and Rescue
Author Joe Friedrich’s looks into the complexities and lessons from search and rescue operations led by the St. Louis County…
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.