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.
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Prescribed Burns and Logging Projects Planned to Make More Moose Habitat
Forest Service proposes multi-pronged effort to get more of the young forests moose need for food.
Voyageurs National Park Seeks Input on Five-Year Plan
Help the National Park Service and its partners develop a shared park vision and priorities.
Blazing Trails and Building Friendships in Voyageurs National Park
By Kelly Fuller, Voyageurs National Park Association Maintaining visitor services and the full range of recreational opportunities at Voyageurs National Park can be a challenge in this time of federal budget …
Northern Minnesota Man Will Spend a Month Clearing Trails in the Boundary Waters
The Kekekabic Hiking Trail was severely damaged by a windstorm last summer.
Gunflint Trail Neighbors Save Moose From Icy Lake
Local residents rescued the animal after it broke through the ice in the middle of Hungry Jack Lake.
Emerald Ash Borer Creeps Closer To Wilderness Woods
Invasive bugs that threaten to wipe out Minnesota’s ash trees have been found in Duluth, not far from the Boundary Waters.
Thirteen Miles of Lake Superior Shoreline Protected in Canada
Nature Conservancy acquires 2,500 acres of rugged North Shore landscapes and will protect it from development pressures.
Heart of the Continent Meetings in Duluth Will Discuss Geo-Tourism
Business operators, organizations, and government staff are invited to attend a series of events centered on promoting the region’s resources to visitors.
Watch: Three Months Alone in the Boundary Waters
Adventurer spends November to January in the wilderness, surviving solitude and harsh winter conditions.
Pair of polls show most Minnesotans don’t want new mines near the Boundary Waters
Phone surveys found broad concern about mine pollution contaminating the wilderness.
Hearing in Duluth Will Offer Opportunity for Public Input on Mining
Event on Thursday will give citizens the chance to speak up about proposal to halt mining on lands near the Boundary Waters.
Twin Metals Owner Revealed as Ivanka Trump’s Washington, D.C. Landlord
Chilean billionaire suing to advance a proposed mine next to the Boundary Waters also owns the first daughter’s house.
Annual Moose Survey Finds Small, Stable Population in Northern Minnesota
Scientists say the number of moose seems to have leveled off at about 4,000 animals for the past few years, which is less than half their historic high.
Business coalition calls for Boundary Waters protection
Two hundred business large and small have signed on to a new campaign to protect canoe country and its economic benefits.
New Invasive Plant Raises Concerns and Questions as it Nears Northern Minnesota
Starry stonewort grows underwater and drives out native plants and fish habitat.
Study: Boundary Waters visitors spent $57 million in nearby communities last summer
First-of-its-kind economic analysis found wilderness users have a significant economic impact in the region.
Open houses and virtual meetings scheduled for Isle Royale wolf reintroduction plan
Events offer opportunity to learn, ask questions, and offer input to the National Park Service.
Reps. Nolan and McCollum Spar Over Twin Metals
Northern Minnesota representative criticized for asking Trump to overturn Obama mining decision.
Winter Weekends Packed with Programs at Voyageurs National Park
Event series includes speakers, hands-on workshops, and other ways to enjoy the snowy season.