The Wilderness Engineer
Designer Pete Brautigam left his government job to create wilderness gear inspired by Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, where extreme winters and…
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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.
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…
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…
It Takes a Community: Building an Outdoor Education Program in the North
Connecting local youth with wilderness experiences through partnerships, day trips, and overnight adventures.
How to Enjoy Fall in the Boundary Waters
Let’s talk about why fall in the Boundary Waters is basically the best thing since double-stuffed Oreos. Seriously, if you…
1999 BWCA Blowdown – A Storm Like No Other
Revisit the 1999 BWCA Blowdown in Cary Griffith’s “Gunflint Falling,” with fascinating survivor stories, rescues and a forest’s recovery.
New Mountain Biking Opportunities in Ely, Minnesota
Ely, Minnesota, boasts 9.4 miles of world-class mountain biking trails, attracting riders nationwide and boosting the town’s outdoor economy.
From the Boundary Waters to the Iditarod
Follow a young woman’s journey from dog sledding in the Boundary Waters to racing in the Iditarod, the most famous…