Canoeists cross Quetico Park on 600-mile Path of the Paddle expedition
Month-long trip intended to promote and develop paddling part of Canadian cross-country canoe trail.
Parks & Regions
A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Rose Lake in the BWCA
“We worried about crowds and finding a campsite on the popular Rose Lake in the BWCA. But were rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”
Voyageurs National Park resumes operations as water levels drop
Some campsites and facilities are still closed, but a no-wake restriction has been lifted and boat tours have resumed.
Aftermath of spring flooding in Minnesota’s Arrowhead
As the high water subsides in northeast Minnesota, some impacts of the spring flood are long lasting. Here’s what you need to know.
Congressional committee passes ban on copper mining near Boundary Waters
A bill sponsored by Rep. Betty McCollum to permanently prohibit mining copper and other sulfide ore in the watershed of the Boundary Waters wilderness cleared a key House committee this week…
Canada to resume remote area border crossing permits, allow travel between Boundary Waters and Quetico
Permits shut down due to pandemic will soon be available again to people paddling between U.S. and Canada.
Lake trout no longer stocked in northeastern Minnesota waters
Fishery managers say population is stable where possible, and not feasible in other lakes.
Twin Lakes Trail Day Hike: Bean and Bear Lakes Loop
Bean and Bear Lakes is a crown jewel of the Superior Hiking Trail. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for a memorable day on the trail.
Bear Head Lake – a wilderness experience with the comforts of a state park
Paddle, fish, hike, canoe-in or stay in a camper cabin, and enjoy a Boundary Waters landscape with state park amenities.
Historic high water hits Rainy Lake region
Catastrophic floods are inundating parks, historic sites, resorts, homes, experts say water may rise another 10 inches this week.
Mapping the 2021 Quetico fires: where blazes burned and where to paddle
As popular paddling destination Quetico Provincial Park reopens to Americans, maps show areas affected by major fires.
Authorities warn flooding is beginning along international border lakes
Water levels on Crane, Rainy, Namakan, and other border lakes are already high, and expected to keep climbing with late thaw, ice floes causing hazards.
Must-see: majestic Minnesota waterfalls
Watch the Arrowhead region’s waterfalls roar through emerald green forests in spring, discover these spectacular waterfall hikes and plan a road trip to remember.
All eyes on the ice: Canoe country still frozen as permit season starts
Spring has been slow to arrive in northern Minnesota this year, and it’s keeping the region cold.
Voyageurs National Park launches effort to contain zebra mussels
Portages out of infested Rainy Lake will require precautions to prevent spread of invasive species.
10 questions to ask before booking your first (or twenty-first) Boundary Waters permit
Ready for the solitude and challenge of the BWCAW? Here are some key questions to ask yourself before booking your first Boundary Waters permit.
Calling on volunteers for Boundary Waters wilderness hiking trails
The BWCAW isn’t just for canoeing. Volunteers help clear and maintain 200 miles of hiking trails in the Boundary Waters annually.
A winter weekend at Lake Vermilion State Park
“There are so many wonderful winter getaways in Minnesota – on our bucket list: the new camper cabins at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park…”
Proposal would add more of Quetico-Superior to prestigious Canadian Heritage Rivers
A coalition of groups is seeking national designation for the historic canoe routes near the Minnesota-Ontario border.
Lessons from the Wilderness: K-12 students learn from Isle Royale wolf reintroduction
New materials help teachers share challenges and hopes of restoring wolves to unique National Park in Lake Superior.