5 Wins for the Boundary Waters in 2024
Learn about five important successes for clean water and the Boundary Waters in 2024.
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Winners of 2024 Boundary Waters Photo Contest
A visual celebration of BWCA’s wild beauty and remarkable wilderness – the winners of our 2024 photo contest!…
The 60th Anniversary of The Wilderness Act – A Celebration
Even in the face of pain and loss, we delight in sharing the song of the wilderness with others, and…
A Catastrophe for the Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters are at risk with the Trump election 2024. Learn how his policies threaten this vital wilderness area.
Announcing the Friends’ 2024 Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is back! Send us your best Boundary Waters photos for a chance to win one of…
It Takes a Community: Building an Outdoor Education Program in the North
Connecting local youth with wilderness experiences through partnerships, day trips, and overnight adventures.
How to Enjoy Fall in the Boundary Waters
Experience fall magic in the Boundary Waters! No bugs, fewer crowds, and stunning colors await. Learn why autumn is the…
Understanding School Trust Land in the Boundary Waters
In June, the Federal Government announced plans to purchase approximately 80,000 acres of School Trust Land within the Boundary Waters.
1999 BWCA Blowdown – A Storm Like No Other
Revisit the 1999 BWCA Blowdown in Cary Griffith’s “Gunflint Falling,” with fascinating survivor stories, rescues and a forest’s recovery.