After crashing on its first day at the end of January, the system that lets people plan wilderness trips re-launched successfully, though a key Congressman is seeking to force the Forest Service to bring back the lottery for motorized trips.
A second attempt to open up wilderness permit reservations will take place in late February, while Boundary Waters businesses say they were never consulted while the system was in development.
The web site used to reserve Boundary Waters permits apparently could not handle the traffic of eager wilderness users seeking to reserve permits for this year’s quota season.
Events in Grand Marais will encourage attendees to enjoy and protect the starry skies that have made the region famous.
Snow underfoot, dark pines above, a white path beckons cross-country skiers into the Boundary Waters and offers glimpses into its past.
Bloom of unusual aquatic plant that can cover cold, clean river bottoms with slimy growth and hurt aquatic food web is discovered in Poplar River.
Paddlers chase 50-year-old record time for completing historic travel route through the Boundary Waters and beyond.
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.
With special regulations set to expire, future management of five popular lakes is open for discussion.
Trail groups offer comprehensive training sessions September 21-23 to help volunteers manage successful trail projects.
Minneapolis entrepreneurship program takes group of women from immigrant community to the wilderness in search of canoe country’s unique challenges and rewards.
Harvard economist issue report comparing twenty years of wilderness protection to permitting the Twin Metals mine over the same span.
Windigo-area project now open for public comment seeks to accommodate growing number of visitors, replace aging buildings, trails, and other infrastructure.
‘7 Generations’ seeks to celebrate the Arrowhead’s natural wonders and call attention to the potential for water pollution from proposed copper mines.
Teenagers who enjoyed a free trip to the Boundary Waters with no parents share glimpses of their trip — and celebrate recovery from cancer.
Annual two-day event on the Gunflint Trail will offer presentations and exhibitors to help beginners and experienced canoeists make the most of their adventures.
An embankment next to a historic iron mine pit was breached during spring melt, damaging infrastructure and contaminating local waters.
Cross Quetico Lakes Tour on March 17 will send skiers into the Canadian wilderness park to cross ice-covered lakes often used for canoeing.
WTIP’s new online program features in-depth reporting on the people, experiences, and practices of canoe country.
Anglers can start going after the coldwater fish in wilderness waters two weeks earlier than the rest of the state.