Northern Lights set to peak in 2024
Projections for an active geomagnetic season mean it’s likely the aurora will be prominent in northern MN and Ontario this year. Learn where to go and when for the best chance to see the skies ablaze.
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Federal officials criticize MN DNR for logging habitat areas
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report finds examples of MN DNR misusing federal funds to facilitate logging in Wildlife Management Areas. They say the effort to increase logging was detrimental to public lands and wildlife.
Winter magic at the historic Tettegouche Camp
Be transported back to the 1900s logging camp era in an iconic Minnesota State Park. The historic Tettegouche camp is only accessible by bike, foot, ski, or snowshoe, but you won’t regret the trek.
Biden administration proposes protecting old-growth federal forests
New management plans for all National Forests in the US seek to ensure mature and old-growth forests are maintained and even expanded.
Boundary Waters outfitters propose new permit system
Concerned about problems with permit “hoarding” and other issues, business owners develop alternative ideas for BWCAW permit quota system.
Three ways to connect to the outdoors during long Minnesota winters
Discover new ways to embrace the wilderness when the days are short, nights are long, and springtime seems out of reach.
Winners of 2023 Boundary Waters Photo Contest
Each year the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness receives thousands of submissions…
Company exploring possible helium extraction near Boundary Waters
Gas deposit discovered a decade ago is target of new extraction efforts.
A year of wonderful wildlife, superior splendor in northeast MN
Top outdoor experiences in northeast Minnesota – from camping in Superior National Forest, an epic hike on the Superior Hiking Trail to a BWCA adventure, get inspired for your next trip
Feds release draft plan to protect lynx
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks to stabilize population in face of climate change and other threats.
Fernberg Road plan for logging, burning to reduce wildfire risk
Forest Service seek to create firewall between the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and help protect private property.
Birch Lake near BWCAW polluted by sulfate, advocates blame taconite mines
Extensive citizen science provides data showing existing mines are dumping sulfate into sensitive waters.
The peaks and valleys of a Superior Hiking Trail thru-hike – Part II
A Superior Hiking Trail thru-hike is truly an adventure of a lifetime, get insider tips and find out if Holly finished her 16-day SHT trip.
Forest Service seeks to keep up with climate change
Minnesota’s northern forests are changing with a warming climate, and Superior National Forest and partners have a plan to adapt.
The peaks and valleys of a Superior Hiking Trail thru-hike – Part I
Planning a Superior Hiking Trail thru-hike? This article tells you everything you need to know and whether a thru-hike is right for you.
Twin Metals files legal appeal to force mineral rights renewal
Twin Metals, the company seeking to operate a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, has appealed a recent federal court decision that blocked its mine proposal from proceeding. U.S. District Court judge Christopher Cooper dismissed a Twin Metals lawsuit in September, a decision the subsidiary of Chilean conglomerate Antofagasta PLC is now seeking to overturn.
New research reveals how humans enable wolf predation on deer
Logging, roads, and residences all affect where wolves look for favorite prey.
An unforgettable 12-day journey through the heart of the BWCA
No matter how well you plan your BWCA canoe trip, not everything goes as expected. This journey through the Boundary Waters was no exception. Rough water, difficult portages were just the beginning.
Spruce grouse study finds relatively stable population
Wildlife biologists say new research reveals important information about birds.
Superior National Forest invites public to open houses
Events will offer interested groups and individuals informal conversation with Forest Service leaders.