Boundary Waters Permits Now Available
Reservations can be made starting today for entry points and dates during the summer quota season.
TOP STORY:
Fish, Forestry, and Beavers Compete for the North Shore’s Knife River
Beaver dams are problematic for trout but serve other important purposes on Lake Superior tributaries.
Fast Trail Reported as Minnesota Mushers Win Gunflint Dogsled Races
Mail Run featured tight competition in the snowy forests of the Canadian border.
Inaugural Heart of the Continent Science Symposium Will Share Canoe Country Research
Conference offers opportunity for researchers working throughout the region to present about their discoveries.
How Do Wolves and Beavers Interact in Boreal Ecosystems?
Scientists are seeking to understand how much wolves depend on beaver as a food source, and how beavers protect themselves.
Pollution Ripples Through Wild Northern Lakes
New research shows how humans are affecting “pristine” waters.
Why Do We Return to Wilderness? Wilderness News Fall-Winter 2015
At the Quetico Superior Foundation (QSF), our mission is to protect the wilderness character of Minnesota’s border lakes canoe country and Ontario’s Quetico region. We do that through the publication of Wilderness News and by giving grants to non-profit organizations that share our mission. We know that leaving a lasting legacy is better done through the actions of many. Here, we pay tribute to and thank some of the organizations that have put our grants to use over the last few years…
Wild Minds: Scientists Study the Boundary Waters Brain
by Greg Seitz Does your brain work better in the Boundary Waters? Paddlers have been pondering the profound psychological shifts that take place in the wilderness for as long as humans …
Poem: Listening by Larry Christianson
LISTENING . . . Listening . . . to wilderness wind sweeping through forest and across water, speaking with wisdom for all who pause. In the distracting clamor of modern life, …
Why Do We Return to Wilderness? Thoughts From Our Readers
“On my early trips it used to take several days for the wilderness to “sink in”; now I find myself immersed almost immediately. I think it is because it is …
Creating a Legacy: The Quetico Superior Foundation Grant Program
At the Quetico Superior Foundation (QSF), our mission is to protect the wilderness character of Minnesota’s Border Lakes Canoe Country and Ontario’s Quetico region. We do that through the publication of …
DNR: Miscalculation in PolyMet Analysis Means Pollution Might Flow Toward the Boundary Waters
Incorrect data led to previous predictions that groundwater would flow south.
Call Canoe Country Home Next Summer as a Volunteer Wilderness Ranger
Help with wilderness management and maintenance – and spend a few months living in canoe country.
North Woods History: New Interactive Map Explores Time And Place
Voyageurs National Park project explores the crucial year of 1927, when aerial photos were captured of the busy border lakes.
Major Mining Milestone: Final Environmental Review Released for PolyMet Proposal
Public comments will be accepted until Dec. 14 on the controversial copper mine.
Quetico Park Manager Emphasizes Importance of Ely as a Gateway
Busy park depends on Americans paddling across the international border.
Immigrant Kids from Toronto Get a Close-Up Look at Quetico
Students experience wilderness canoeing while developing leadership skills.
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.