Campfires banned in BWCA due to dangers caused by drought
Local, state, and federal agencies announce prohibitions to reduce wildfire risks.
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The best Minnesota State Parks for backpacking up north
Whether you’re new to backpacking or more experienced, Minnesota State Parks offer delightful backpacking campsites for everyone.
DNR considers BWCA mining buffer zone expansion
Minnesota DNR announces its undertaking rulemaking to protect the Boundary Waters wilderness from noise and light pollution related to mining.
Report documents how “model mines” actually contaminate environment
Professor of geology studied several mines that supposedly have not polluted, and found they don’t meet proposed Minnesota standards.
Beginner’s guide to camping in the Superior National Forest Part II – 3 top campgrounds
Escape the crowds at state and national parks. Learn why you must visit the campgrounds in the Superior National Forest this year, including these 3 favorites for new campers.
Northern Minnesota natural resources to receive significant state funding
Legislature approves financial support for everything from hiking trails to wilderness education to a new National Park visitor center.
Plan to restrict ATVs on frozen lakes at Voyageurs National Park gets pushback
Strong opposition emerges against effort to prohibit motor vehicles on large swaths of ice.
Beginner’s guide to camping in the Superior National Forest – Part I
Looking to truly get away from it all and be one with nature? Finding it difficult to land a great campsite in the northwoods? This beginner’s guide is for you.
Tribes and Forest Service announce co-stewardship of Superior National Forest
Historic move explains how Forest Service will respect treaty rights for northern Minnesota Ojibwe.
Rep. Stauber seeks to overturn Boundary Waters mining ban, hosts field hearing
Northern Minnesota Congressman introduces legislation that would end 20-year ban recently announced by Biden administration.
Federal judge considers motorized towboat ban in Boundary Waters
Group requests injunction to prohibit activity they say illegally degrades wilderness as lawsuit over issue proceeds.
Tips for camping in bear territory in Northeast Minnesota
“When I started camping in Northeast Minnesota, I worried a lot about bears. Here’s what I learned after hundreds of nights in the northwoods…”
New film explores the dark skies of Minnesota-Ontario
‘Northern Nights, Starry Skies’ features inspiring images, cultural knowledge, and light pollution threats.
Minnesota moose survey shows slight annual decline in overall stable population
Annual moose count finds MN population is down compared to last year but its too soon to say if it’s the new normal.
New plan for managing ice roads and off-road vehicles at Voyageurs National Park
The National Park Service releases plans to manage ice roads and put rules in place for use.
Court to consider challenges to PolyMet mine proposal this week
The merits of PolyMet Mining Corp.’s plan to seal its waste in clay to prevent pollution are being closely debated in a St. Paul courtroom this week.
Boundary Waters receives ‘International Quiet Park’ designation
The BWCAW’s lack of human noise is recognized as increasingly important. This award honors the quietest places in the world.
Biochar forestry could reduce wildfire risk and capture carbon
Project studies potential of converting excess fuel for forest fires to useful material for several purposes.
Former MN governor and legislators call on Walz administration to prevent pollution from proposed mines
Former governor Arne Carlson calls on Walz administration to protect MN water from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
Rare arctic plants cling to existence on unique cliffs along Minnesota-Canada border
Rare plants stranded by glacial retreat find refuge on unique outcrops in the Boundary Waters.