Announcing the Friends’ 2021 Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is back! Send us your best Boundary Waters photos for a chance to win one of…
A Visit to the Bois Forte Heritage Center
People have inhabited the Boundary Waters for thousands of years. Gain a richer appreciation for the Boundary Waters, and for…
The Shaman’s Daughter
My experiences in the BWCA are shaped and informed by my relationship with shamanism and spirits. There is an…
Janice Matichuk’s home in Cache Bay
For many, Janice Matichuk was as much a part of Quetico as the stands of red pine, clear water…
Winners of the 2020 Photo Contest
Few places are as photogenic as the Boundary Waters, and the eight winning photos from our 2020 photo contest…
A Boundary Waters Bachelorette Bash
Where’s the best place to spend your bachelorette party? The Boundary Waters!…
The Wilderness in a Time of Crisis
What is it about the wilderness that makes it such a spiritual necessity? Is it the simplicity of being…
The Way We Used to Travel in the BWCA
Three women recount their experiences in the Boundary Waters during the 1960s and 70s. These accounts provide a unique…
Remembering Bud Heinselman:
A Wilderness Hero and Founder of the Friends
Bud Heinselman is one of our greatest and least recognized heroes. A giant figure in the battle for the…