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Retracing Arthur Carhart’s BWCA canoe route 100 years later

March 8, 2023 by Greg Seitz

Three paddlers follow famous 100-mile route that helped shape the concept of wilderness.

Historic photos celebrate centennial of Superior National Forest recreation plan

September 26, 2023November 30, 2022 by Greg Seitz

Forest Service notes anniversary of first major call to protect canoe country.

Paddling through history: Canoe crew retraces historic Boundary Waters ‘Circle Tour’

November 15, 2020November 3, 2020 by Greg Seitz

A legendary BWCAW canoe route, almost 100 miles long, pioneered by early trappers and conservationists was nearly lost to time.

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Supporting the Protection of the Minnesota-Ontario border region and Superior National Forest including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, Voyageurs National Park, La Verendrye Provincial Park, Isle Royale National Park, and Lake Superior. More About Us >