Magazine Names Ely One Of World’s Best Outdoor Towns
National Geographic Adventure includes the Boundary Waters gateway community on its global list.
Recreation
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.
Canoe Country Columnist Questions Quetico Cell Service
Sam Cook debates the pros and cons of finding out your phone has a signal on a remote wilderness lake.
Volunteers Needed for Trail and Portage Projects
Upcoming opportunities include events in Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters.
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.’