Finding Solitude and Self on a Solo Canoe Trip
Experience the adventures of Solo Camping in the Boundary Waters through Miguel Garcia-Gosalvez's journey of exploration and self-discovery.
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Special Update – BWCA Wildfires (July 23)
Special update on the Boundary Waters wildfires - with breaking news on BWCA re-openings, and updates from local business owners.
A Wilderness Beyond Sight
Kelly Carver has canoed the BWCA's entire border route — legally blind. His story of adaptation and resilience is a…
Winners of the 2025 Boundary Waters Photo Contest
Discover the winners of the 2025 Boundary Waters Photo Contest, showcasing paddling, wildlife, landscapes, and special moments captured across the…
Announcing the Friends’ 2025 Photo Contest
Show us your Boundary Waters adventures. Enter our annual photo contest for a chance to win big!…
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…