Announcing the Friends’ 2025 Photo Contest
Show us your Boundary Waters adventures. Enter our annual photo contest for a chance to win big!…
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50 Years Strong: Boundary Waters Gala with Deb Haaland
Watch highlights from our Gala featuring former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland celebrating 50 years of Boundary Waters wilderness protection.
A Delicious Time and Place
Chef JD Fratzke’s wilderness recipes and remembrances transport you to another place and time for a delicious Boundary Waters meal.
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.
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…
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…