Volunteers Needed for Trail and Portage Projects
Upcoming opportunities include events in Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters.
Recreation
New Trail Completes Connection Between Voyageurs National Park and International Falls
The opening of the Rainy Lake Recreation Trail means it’s now possible to bike from the town to the park on designated routes.
National Forest Forecast Favorable for Fishing Opener
Minnesota milestone finds conditions should be good for this weekend.
Ice-Out: Open Water Returns To Border Lakes
People around the perimeter, and two in the middle of it, report wind, sun, and water.
Guest Post: Blazing the ‘Path of the Paddle’ in Ontario
The work-in-progress canoe route from Thunder Bay to Manitoba crosses through Quetico country.
Hikers Invited To Spring Festival on Superior Hiking Trail
Annual “Hike Fest” features guided hikes, socializing, presentations, and much more.
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.
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.