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Youth Trip to the BWCA
Consider taking your youth group on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). This beautiful and remote wilderness area in northern Minnesota offers a unique and challenging experience for young people.
Discover the Beauty of BWCA Canoe Country: A Wilderness Adventure
Why not plan your next adventure in BWCA Canoe Country and discover the beauty of this wilderness paradise for yourself?
Guide to Choosing a Boundary Waters Outfitter
Whether you’re a first-timer or experienced paddler, you’ll want to find the right outfitter to help you plan and execute the perfect Boundary Waters adventure.
No More Excuses For Planning A Great 2022 BWCA Canoe Trip
There is no time like the present to start planning a 2022 Boundary Waters canoe trip. Here are some tips to get you going on canoe trip planning. Start now so you will be ready when permits become available in January…
Using and Maintaining Your Tent in the Boundary Waters
Tents offer your primary protection from the elements, which can be unpredictable at times in the canoe wilderness. Because tents are so important, here are some tips on using and maintaining your tent while on a BWCA canoe trip…
Leave No Trace of Your BWCA Canoe Trip
It is shaping up to be busy summer in the Boundary Waters. BWCA entry permits are getting scarce, particularly from mid-June to mid-August. Two factors are contributing to this…
Boundary Waters Black Bears - What You Need to Know
Ursus Americanus, the American Black Bear, is a resident of the Boundary Waters and Quetico. A magnificent mammal, Black Bears have high intelligence and learn quickly…
Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Hygiene
Well, truthfully, you will probably be a little dirty and smelly by the time your trip is over. Those last nights in a tent with someone else can get a little dicey. However, there are ways to maintain a level of cleanliness that is necessary to maintain your personal health…
Shelter in Peace in the BWCA
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness is one of America’s crown jewels. With over 1,000,000 acres and 1,200 miles of canoe routes…
Social Distancing, BWCA Style
Social distancing is all the rage. We hear the term daily right now. But what is social distancing exactly…