Each year, paddlers, campers, and explorers return from the Boundary Waters with stories—some told in words, others captured in a single frame.
Our partners at the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness recently announced the winners of the 2025 Photo Contest, showcasing the people, seasons, and quiet moments that define canoe country.
They remind us that whether you paddle across a crystal lake or take a winter hike in deep snow, the wilderness continues to offer something new—and something worth protecting.
All photos courtesy Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness.