Cold Water Danger – A Lesson
In the Boundary Waters, the water’s always cold. Here’s what to know if you find yourself in frigid waters.
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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.
5 Wins for the Boundary Waters in 2024
Learn about five important successes for clean water and the Boundary Waters in 2024.
Winners of 2024 Boundary Waters Photo Contest
A visual celebration of BWCA’s wild beauty and remarkable wilderness – the winners of our 2024 photo contest!…
The 60th Anniversary of The Wilderness Act – A Celebration
Even in the face of pain and loss, we delight in sharing the song of the wilderness with others, and…