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The Boundary Waters Blog

Dark Sky in the Boundary Waters - with a headlamp
February 22, 2022 | Art & Science

The Boundary Waters – Dark Sky Sanctuary

Why is it so important to have Dark Sky Sanctuaries like the Boundary Waters – which at 1.1 acres is…

Emily Ford skiing in BWCA with dog Diggins
January 31, 2022 | People

Emily Ford to Ski Across the Boundary Waters

After hiking 1200 miles across Wisconsin in the dead of winter, Emily Ford is preparing to ski across the Boundary…

Outdoors person standing on a rock in the BWCA with a rainbow overhead.
January 4, 2022 | Advocacy

Speak up (literally) for the Boundary Waters

The Forest Service is hosting virtual listening sessions, where you will have the opportunity to protect the Boundary Waters from…

Moose in the Boundary Waters
December 8, 2021 | Advocacy

The Most Important Thing You Can Do for the Boundary Waters: Become a Clean Water Delegate

Becoming a delegate is one of the most impactful things you can do to make politicians protect the Boundary Waters.

Plumes of smoke as a paddling group evacuates the BWCA.
December 1, 2021 | Art & Science

Winners of 2021 Boundary Waters Photo Contest

Moments of wilderness, humor and beauty are captured and shared by the winners of our 2021 Boundary Waters photo contest.

Snowshoeing in Boundary Waters in Winter
November 22, 2021 | Recreation

Winter Camping in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota (Complete Guide)

Are you one of those people who spend a lifetime canoeing the Boundary Waters but have never seen it frozen?…

Climate Week
November 5, 2021 | Advocacy

Climate Week: The BWCA in a Warming World

Coinciding with the Glasgow Summit, Friends is looking at how climate change will affect the Boundary Waters and the broader…

October 15, 2021 | Advocacy

A Major Move Towards Protecting the Boundary Waters

Owned by an international mining conglomerate, Antofagasta, Twin Metals plan would permanently pollute a water-rich environment like the Boundary Waters…

Dog in a canoe
October 4, 2021 | People

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…

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