We’ll Champion the Boundary Waters for the Next 50 Years
Celebrating 50 years of protecting the Boundary Waters from mining threats. Join Friends of the Boundary Waters in defending America’s…
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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.
A Big, Bleak, Beastly Bill
Public lands near the Boundary Waters were nearly lost to copper-sulfide mining. Learn how we fought back—and what’s next.
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.
Stu Osthoff’s Top 5 Boundary Waters Fishing Hotspots
Discover Stu Osthoff’s top 5 BWCAW lakes for trophy walleye, pike, bass, and lake trout. Expert tips for your wilderness…
The Boundary Waters Under Attack – Three Critical Threats
Learn about Boundary Waters mining threats and how they could endanger this pristine wilderness area. Join the Friends to help…
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…