Advocates aim to save historic BWCA hiking trails
Boundary Waters Heritage Trails is a new non-profit with the expressed interest in promoting and preserving historic trails within the BWCAW.
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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.
Rare arctic plants cling to existence on unique cliffs along Minnesota-Canada border
Rare plants stranded by glacial retreat find refuge on unique outcrops in the Boundary Waters.
Calling on volunteers for Boundary Waters wilderness hiking trails
The BWCAW isn’t just for canoeing. Volunteers help clear and maintain 200 miles of hiking trails in the Boundary Waters annually.
Superior Hiking Trail re-route will restore missing link — if county approves plan
Popular hiking trail proposed re-route will keep hikers in the highlands and away from busy roads
The Superior Hiking Trail Story
‘Superior’ photography, history of the trail and its devotees, the story of the 310 mile route is told by personal notes left along the way…
Path of the Paddle traces route along Canadian wilderness waters
Over 680 miles of canoe route through northwestern Ontario from Thunder Bay on Lake Superior to Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba.
Wilderness advocate working on trail run across Boundary Waters
Wilderness advocate Alex Falconer has completed the first leg of an attempt to run from east to west through much of the BWCAW as a way to increase awareness of mining threats.
‘Bike the Heart’ rides will explore border country on two wheels
Heart of the Continent Partnership is promoting the diverse riding opportunities throughout the region with rides of varying types and difficulties.
U.S. Senate passes bill to make northeast Minnesota hiking routes part of national trail system
Effort to adjust original route to include state’s premier trails along Lake Superior and through the Boundary Waters takes biggest step in 10 years as Senate includes it in omnibus legislation.
Learn how to lead trail-building trips at weekend workshop on Gunflint Trail
Trail groups offer comprehensive training sessions September 21-23 to help volunteers manage successful trail projects.
New Water Trail Benefits from Collaborative Cross-Border Partnership
This summer, Ontario Provincial Park wardens, the Gunflint Ranger District of the Superior National Forest and members of the Northwoods Volunteer Connection came together to work on a water trail that runs from Kenora to Thunder Bay, Ontario. Called the Path of the Paddle, it’s part of a larger effort to connect three oceans…
Give back to Border Country: Volunteer in Minnesota’s north woods this summer
A wide range of opportunities are available to experience the Superior National Forest and perform stewardship.
Northern Minnesota Hiking Trail Caught in Congress
A House of Representatives subcommittee recently debated legislation to fix a national route so it follows the Arrowhead’s most famous trails.
Wilderness Volunteers Toil to Restore Trails
Hiking routes offer solitude and singular experiences, and opportunities to help keep them clear.
What Climate Change Means for the Boundary Waters, Birds in the Border Country – Wilderness News Summer 2016
Read the new issue of the magazine, with stories covering thousands of square miles and wide-ranging topics.
Fast Trail Reported as Minnesota Mushers Win Gunflint Dogsled Races
Mail Run featured tight competition in the snowy forests of the Canadian border.
Pair of Paddlers Will Promote Canadian Canoe Route
Students will travel hundreds of mile along a water trail across northwestern Ontario to publicize the ‘Path of the Paddle.’
Legislation Seeks to Route North Country Trail Through Arrowhead
Rep. Nolan introduces bill to resolve long-standing issue, take advantage of existing hiking trails in northeastern Minnesota
North Country National Scenic Trail to Cross the BWCAW
By Matthew Davis The National Park Service and North Country Trail Association (NCTA) are trying to obtain passage of legislation in Congress that would enact the “Arrowhead Re-route”– a proposal to …