Immigrant Kids from Toronto Get a Close-Up Look at Quetico
Students experience wilderness canoeing while developing leadership skills.
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Minnesota-Ontario Geotourism Alliance Receives Innovation Award
Online travel guide recognized for international collaboration to build region’s brand – based on its connected stories.
Freemans’ Year in the Wilderness Garners National News
Ambitious adventure is the subject of a NPR story as the canoeing couple sparks conversation on stewardship.
Lawsuit Seeks to Reduce Motorboat Tow Trips in the Boundary Waters
Wilderness Watch alleges Forest Service is allowing outfitters to exceed legal limits.
More People Are Canoeing and Camping in Quetico Park
Visitor numbers are up 20 percent at the wilderness paddling park in Ontario.
Freemans Set Off For a Year of “Bearing Witness” to the Boundary Waters
Adventurers and educators embark on 365-day expedition to connect with canoe country and publicize pollution threats.
YMCA Camp du Nord: The Family That Goes to Camp Together, Stays Together
All summer long, families stream to the North Arm of Burntside Lake, outside Ely, for a week at camp. There, for the past 54 years, YMCA Camp du Nord has provided …
Minnesota Student Studies “Best-Case Scenario” for Proposed Copper Mine
Award-winning science fair project explores a Wisconsin mine’s disputed legacy as PolyMet permitting approaches.
PolyMet’s Pollution Would be Pointed at the Boundary Waters
Discovery of incorrect data conflicts with assumption that contaminated discharge would flow toward Lake Superior.
Ely Man Sentenced to Jail for Basswood Lake Snowmobile Chase
Barney Lakner previously served prison time for his role as the ringleader of a 2007 wilderness rampage.
Several Quetico Lakes Closed as Police Search for Survivalist
Authorities are concerned about a man spotted on foot deep in the wilderness.
Environmental Groups Seek Maximum Moose Protection
Request seeks Endangered Species Act listing for dwindling population in Great Lakes region.
Intense Rescue Effort Saves Teenage Canoeist on Basswood River
Boy survives ordeal trapped in remote rapids thanks to a complex operation by emergency responders.
Next Adventure for Ely Couple Will Be Living in the Boundary Waters for a Year
Starting in September, pair plan to camp, travel, and educate from the wilderness for 12 months in an effort to help protect it.
New Draft Completed of PolyMet’s Environmental Impact Statement
Detailed analysis of the proposed copper-nickel mine will now be reviewed by tribes and other authorities.
Rare Butterflies Flock To Special Site on Superior National Forest
Restoring an open meadow near Two Harbors has successfully preserved habitat for several species.
Unlocking Lake of the Woods
The massive body of water on Minnesota’s northern border is cleaner, but it keeps getting greener.
Kayakers Can Quit Worrying About Campsites At Voyageurs National Park
New reservation system cuts out competition and makes the watery wilderness more appealing to paddlers.
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.’
Canoe Country Adventures Covered in Special News Report
Duluth news reporter talks with guides, outfitters, Forest Service staff, and paddlers about having a successful Boundary Waters canoe trip.