Answers Emerge About How Global Warming Could Affect North Shore Tourism
Public invited to learn about preliminary findings of study on projected climate change, effects on visitors, and how communities can adapt.
Recreation
Promoting Geo-Tourism on the Agenda in International Falls
Conference will bring together Sustainable recreation and strengthening economic development
Boundary Waters Permits Now Available
Reservations can be made starting today for entry points and dates during the summer quota season.
Fast Trail Reported as Minnesota Mushers Win Gunflint Dogsled Races
Mail Run featured tight competition in the snowy forests of the Canadian border.
Immigrant Kids from Toronto Get a Close-Up Look at Quetico
Students experience wilderness canoeing while developing leadership skills.
Minnesota-Ontario Geotourism Alliance Receives Innovation Award
Online travel guide recognized for international collaboration to build region’s brand – based on its connected stories.
Hiking Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park may be best known for paddling and boating, but for the hiker it offers spectacular vistas and a variety of forest scenery. The park has just launched a Hike to Health program and opened the new Rainy Lake Recreation Trail — two great reasons to plan a trip to Voyageurs…
Intense Rescue Effort Saves Teenage Canoeist on Basswood River
Boy survives ordeal trapped in remote rapids thanks to a complex operation by emergency responders.
Pair of Paddlers Will Promote Canadian Canoe Route
Students will travel hundreds of mile along a water trail across northwestern Ontario to publicize the ‘Path of the Paddle.’
As the Boundary Waters Gets Older, So Do Its Visitors
Last year saw another decline in overall numbers, as the average age of wilderness visitors continues to rise.
Five Fantastic Features on National Geographic’s New Travel Guide to the Heart of the Continent
Get off the beaten path in the border region with the new website offering travel recommendations.
Grand Marais Leads Voting for “America’s Coolest Small Town” Contest
Canoe country gateway leads online voting in annual magazine competition.
Judge Allows Snowmobile Trail Next to Boundary Waters
Decision comes after eight years of legal wrangling over noise impacts on wilderness.
Wilderness Walleye: Fishing Limits Restricted On Three Canoe Country Lakes
New size limits meant to protect future of the fishery after several down years.
Reservations Open for 2015 Boundary Waters Permits
Travel permits for May – September season available this week on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hearing Held About Hearing Snowmobiles in the BWCAW
Lawyers square off over South Fowl trail re-route plan and whether wilderness advocates had enough opportunity to weigh in.
Forest Service Seeks Input On Road System
The Superior National Forest wants the public’s ideas for a road network that is functional and affordable.
Profile: Wilderness Canoe Base
Wilderness Canoe Base on Seagull Lake is a formative canoe camp program with a long, storied, and challenging history.
Nominate Special Places for National Geographic Guide to the Heart of the Continent Region
The Heart of the Continent Partnership is collaborating on a new website and mobile app project to promote geotourism.
Summer 2014 BWCAW Permits Available Starting Today
You may now reserve BWCAW permits for the 2014 summer season on a first come first served basis. Permits are required for all day and overnight visitors to the Boundary Waters …