Canoeists test wilderness paddling and portaging stamina with Border Route Challenge
Paddlers chase 50-year-old record time for completing historic travel route through the Boundary Waters and beyond.
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Journalism professors call for clearer communication about Isle Royale wolf reintroduction
Minnesota and Michigan-based academics say the decision to transport new wolves to the Lake Superior site was based on incomplete information.
Boy Scouts and other Boundary Waters paddlers collect valuable information about wilderness water quality
Partnerships with state of Minnesota helps gather important information about the health of canoe country’s beloved clean lakes.
Wilderness rangers from Canada and U.S. collaborate to maintain portages on international border
Crews from Quetico and the Superior National Forest met up in August to work on maintaining portages along the border, share skills, and build relationships.
Changes announced for Boundary Waters permitting system
National system managing access to public lands is being revised to increase security and adjust rules and fees.
First wolves in reintroduction effort could be brought to Isle Royale National Park this week
Project begins to restore predator population on popular island in Lake Superior, as managers seek to balance natural forces.
Protecting bald eagle nests in Voyageurs National Park has big payoffs for population recovery
Study says buffer zones around nests improve breeding success and overall numbers, contributing to recovery of the iconic species.
Wild rice on Rainy Lake hurt by water levels, climate change, and invasive species
Tribal agencies and an international organization are working together to restore natural conditions that could let the important plant thrive again.
What is Wilderness? Examining tree rings, researchers reconsider the history of human influence in the Boundary Waters
“By examining annual growth rings in increment cores taken from tree trunks, we found that many pines at this site were more than 250 years old. Distinct injuries recorded within their rings denoted the passage of multiple low-severity surface fires that damaged but did not kill many of these trees…”
Anglers asked for input on walleye limits in Voyageurs National Park and nearby lakes
With special regulations set to expire, future management of five popular lakes is open for discussion.
Trump administration re-opens Boundary Waters watershed to mining
Federal government decides to let mining companies acquire leases to explore and extract minerals…
Martens make a comeback: Research explains how Isle Royale wildlife has changed over time
New study used DNA to determine origin of martens that returned to the island after decades of absence.
Learn how to lead trail-building trips at weekend workshop on Gunflint Trail
Trail groups offer comprehensive training sessions September 21-23 to help volunteers manage successful trail projects.
Boundary Waters canoe trip provides courage, strength, and starry nights to young East African women
Minneapolis entrepreneurship program takes group of women from immigrant community to the wilderness in search of canoe country’s unique challenges and rewards.
Report: Boundary Waters has greater long-term economic potential than mining
Harvard economist issue report comparing twenty years of wilderness protection to permitting the Twin Metals mine over the same span.
Agencies seek to suppress invasive Gypsy Moths in northeastern Minnesota
Aerial spraying seeks to slow the spread of the moths, which can cause widespread defoliation and kill trees.
Red clay runoff into Lake Superior captured from space
As the snow melts every spring, the Nemadji River ‘unloads’ red clay sediment into Lake Superior, and in June the Duluth-Superior region experienced heavy rains. A stunning photo of red clay sediment flowing into the lake was captured by…
Several minor wildfires burn across canoe country
Lightning has started a handful of blazes on both sides of the international border, though the fires remain relatively small.
Park Service proposes expanding visitor facilities at Isle Royale
Windigo-area project now open for public comment seeks to accommodate growing number of visitors, replace aging buildings, trails, and other infrastructure.
Ely business-owners advocate for Boundary Waters during White House event
Wintergreen Northern Wear was invited to a “Made in America” showcase hosted by the Trump administration.