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.
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.
New management plans for all National Forests in the US seek to ensure mature and old-growth forests are maintained and even expanded.
Concerned about problems with permit “hoarding” and other issues, business owners develop alternative ideas for BWCAW permit quota system.
Discover new ways to embrace the wilderness when the days are short, nights are long, and springtime seems out of reach.
Each year the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness receives thousands of submissions…
Gas deposit discovered a decade ago is target of new extraction efforts.
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
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks to stabilize population in face of climate change and other threats.
Forest Service seek to create firewall between the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and help protect private property.
Extensive citizen science provides data showing existing mines are dumping sulfate into sensitive waters.
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.
Minnesota’s northern forests are changing with a warming climate, and Superior National Forest and partners have a plan to adapt.
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, 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.
Logging, roads, and residences all affect where wolves look for favorite prey.
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.
Wildlife biologists say new research reveals important information about birds.
Events will offer interested groups and individuals informal conversation with Forest Service leaders.
The fall color report for Northern Minnesota: absolutely stunning. Check out our favorite spots and tips for leaf-watching off the beaten path…