8 Great Photos to Make you Pine for a BWCA Adventure

Art & Science

We received hundreds of entries into our photo contest this year and needless to say, we had one heck of a hard time deciding on the winners. However, after some deliberation, we made up our minds and are happy to present the winners for each of the eight categories.

Best Kids Picture:

Photographer: Austin Fairchild

Photographer: Austin Fairchild

Best Humor Picture:

Photographer: Turner Arend

Photographer: Turner Arend

Best DOG Picture:

Photographer: Ashley Bredemus

Photographer: Ashley Bredemus

BEST LANDSCAPE PICTURE:

Photographer: Ashley Bredemus

Photographer: Ashley Bredemus

best wildlife picture:

Photographer: Carol Gaupp

Photographer: Carol Gaupp

Best winter picture:

Photographer Thomas Roach

Photographer Thomas Roach

Best On the water picture:

Photographer: Ken Ljung

Photographer: Ken Ljung

Best Friends and family picture:

Photographer: Jeremy Lange

Photographer: Jeremy Lange

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. It was tough to make a decision and there were a few polite arguments around the office. It’s inspiring to see how many people are affected by the wilderness.

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