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Boundary Waters canoe trip provides courage, strength, and starry nights to young East African women

August 27, 2018August 24, 2018 by Editor

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

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018 by Greg Seitz

Harvard economist issue report comparing twenty years of wilderness protection to permitting the Twin Metals mine over the same span.

Park Service proposes expanding visitor facilities at Isle Royale

September 15, 2019August 1, 2018 by Greg Seitz

Windigo-area project now open for public comment seeks to accommodate growing number of visitors, replace aging buildings, trails, and other infrastructure.

Filmmakers seek support to produce documentary about northern Minnesota mining conflict

February 6, 2023July 23, 2018 by Greg Seitz

‘7 Generations’ seeks to celebrate the Arrowhead’s natural wonders and call attention to the potential for water pollution from proposed copper mines.

Watch the Boundary Waters video made by teenage essay winner

July 6, 2018 by Greg Seitz

Teenagers who enjoyed a free trip to the Boundary Waters with no parents share glimpses of their trip — and celebrate recovery from cancer.

Boundary Waters Expo to offer exhibitors and expert advice on wilderness canoeing

May 23, 2018 by Greg Seitz

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.

Berm washes out in Biwabik, spilling iron mine waste downstream

May 22, 2018 by Greg Seitz

An embankment next to a historic iron mine pit was breached during spring melt, damaging infrastructure and contaminating local waters.

Atikokan invites skiers to explore Quetico’s winter wilderness during annual event

November 14, 2018February 28, 2018 by Greg Seitz

Cross Quetico Lakes Tour on March 17 will send skiers into the Canadian wilderness park to cross ice-covered lakes often used for canoeing.

Grand Marais radio station launches Boundary Waters podcast

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 by Greg Seitz

WTIP’s new online program features in-depth reporting on the people, experiences, and practices of canoe country.

Boundary Waters lake trout season opens this weekend

December 29, 2017 by Greg Seitz

Anglers can start going after the coldwater fish in wilderness waters two weeks earlier than the rest of the state.

Minnesota’s Arrowhead region has notably dark night skies

March 4, 2019November 17, 2017 by Greg Seitz

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

September 5, 2017August 4, 2017 by Greg Seitz

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

November 14, 2018July 17, 2017 by Greg Seitz

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

August 23, 2017June 5, 2017 by Greg Seitz

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

May 4, 2017March 28, 2017 by Greg Seitz

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

March 26, 2017March 24, 2017 by Greg Seitz

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

February 9, 2017February 8, 2017 by Greg Seitz

First-of-its-kind economic analysis found wilderness users have a significant economic impact in the region.

The Oberholtzer Trail, near the Rainy Lake Visitor Center, in Voyageurs National Park

Winter Weekends Packed with Programs at Voyageurs National Park

February 1, 2017 by Greg Seitz

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

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 by Greg Seitz

‘Bear Witness” visits the adventurers throughout their journey to share and protect canoe country wilderness.

Boundary Waters Permit Lottery Begins Wednesday

December 13, 2016 by Greg Seitz

Visitors wishing to use two popular entry points off the Fernberg Road can apply for their chance starting Dec. 14.

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