A Plea for Stewardship
Preserving the BWCA is a paradox. On one level, its survival depends on people visiting it and falling in…
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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…
The Challenge and Joy of Hiking the Boundary Waters
When one young woman sets out to hike the North Country Trail, she finds that true solitude and silence…
Electronics in the Boundary Waters (A Complete Guide)
Electronics have changed the way we travel in the wilderness. Learn about the devices that keep you safe, help…
Remembering Brian Boru O’Neill, Environmental Lawyer Extraordinaire
Brian O’Neill, who repeatedly represented the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness and other environmental groups as a Pro…
New Fronts in Stopping the Catastrophic Twin Metals Copper-Sulfide Mine
The fight to protect the Boundary Waters from the threat of copper-sulfide mining has entered a crucial stage. Less…
8 Safety Concerns in the BWCA
People who have never been to the Boundary Waters often think of it as a dangerous place, full of…
A New Chapter in the Fight to Protect the BWCA From Twin Metals
We filed our latest lawsuit in federal court to stop Chilean-owned Twin Metals from polluting the Boundary Waters with…
4 Spring Training Exercises for Paddlers (No Gym Required)
Prepare for your next canoe trip to the BWCA with these four essential exercises that any one can do…