Boundary Waters lake trout season opens this weekend
Anglers can start going after the coldwater fish in wilderness waters two weeks earlier than the rest of the state.
Recreation
Minnesota’s Arrowhead region has notably dark night skies
Cook County encourages visitors to come see the Milky Way and the northern lights in its pitch black sky.
Proposal to log old-growth pines near Burntside Lake raises objections
About a third of the trees in a 62-acre parcel would be cut, but hikers and skiers oppose the project’s impact on popular recreation area.
Video: Atikokan high school students experience ‘rite of passage’ on Quetico trips
For five decades, the groundbreaking program has provided a coming-of-age tradition in the Ontario town.
Lost canoeists rescued after getting stranded in the Boundary Waters
Wilderness visitors spent several days in a swamp while rescuers searched from land, air, and water.
Heart of the Continent Meetings in Duluth Will Discuss Geo-Tourism
Business operators, organizations, and government staff are invited to attend a series of events centered on promoting the region’s resources to visitors.
Watch: Three Months Alone in the Boundary Waters
Adventurer spends November to January in the wilderness, surviving solitude and harsh winter conditions.
Study: Boundary Waters visitors spent $57 million in nearby communities last summer
First-of-its-kind economic analysis found wilderness users have a significant economic impact in the region.
Winter Weekends Packed with Programs at Voyageurs National Park
Event series includes speakers, hands-on workshops, and other ways to enjoy the snowy season.
Watch: Short Film Documents Freemans’ Year in the Boundary Waters
‘Bear Witness” visits the adventurers throughout their journey to share and protect canoe country wilderness.
Boundary Waters Permit Lottery Begins Wednesday
Visitors wishing to use two popular entry points off the Fernberg Road can apply for their chance starting Dec. 14.
Morning Light – A Canoe Built by Campers at Ogiche Daa Kwe
There is something delicate about the look of a skin-on frame canoe. In the sunlight, the wooden frame shows through its skin, as do the shadows of paddlers. Looking down into the boat, the line where water meets air is visible. Yet it is a seaworthy craft, light enough for the youngest and oldest of paddlers to carry, and, at girls’ wilderness camp Ogiche Daa Kwe, a perfect metaphor for community. Last summer, campers and staff at the Rainy Lake camp built a 17.5-foot wilderness traveler skin-on frame canoe.
Northern Minnesota Hiking Trail Caught in Congress
A House of Representatives subcommittee recently debated legislation to fix a national route so it follows the Arrowhead’s most famous trails.
Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Featured in New York Times Article
Canoe country rookie finds wonder and solitude along the Border Route.
Video: Stand-Up Paddleboarding Through Canoe Country
Paddleboarders record quirky film about traversing the Boundary Waters on popular new watercraft.
Wilderness Volunteers Toil to Restore Trails
Hiking routes offer solitude and singular experiences, and opportunities to help keep them clear.
Magazine Names Ely One Of World’s Best Outdoor Towns
National Geographic Adventure includes the Boundary Waters gateway community on its global list.
Third Off-Road Bike Trail Set To Open On Superior National Forest
New singletrack on the Iron Range offers opportunity to ride along the Laurentian Divide.
Charts: Who, When and How Many People Are Going to the Boundary Waters
New data shows mixed messages about the number of visitors, changing use, and shifting demographics.
Watch: Video and Song Celebrate Responsible Wilderness Recreation
Musicians and organization seek to inspire stewardship of the natural places where people are only visitors.