Dead Cold – A spring paddle that nearly turned fatal
This paddler’s story is a shocking reminder of how quickly cold spring waters can turn deadly on Minnesota rivers and…
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Clearing the Way in the BWCA
How one woman discovered the Boundary Waters through trail clearing work, then started her own BIPOC groups for trail clearing…
The Boundary Waters – A Cosmic Perspective
Expanding our perspective can begin with a night under the stars on the edge of the Boundary Waters Wilderness.
Winners of 2022 Boundary Waters Photo Contest
Water, wilderness, solitude and BWCA connections are captured and shared by these winners our 2022 Boundary Waters photo contest.
Announcing the Friends’ 2022 Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is back! Send us your best Boundary Waters photos for a chance to win one of…
Emily Ford | Lessons from the Winter Trail
Adventurer Emily Ford and her dog, Diggins, team up for an inspiring Boundary Waters adventure through harsh, winter conditions to…
Announcing Friends’ 2022 Winter Photo Contest
Before winter’s a memory, send us your best winter Boundary Waters photos for a chance to win an REI gift…
Opening the Outdoors
Lee Vue’s work to make the outdoors more inclusive and accessible, from the Mississippi to the Boundary Waters, and beyond.
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…