New map documents Indigenous place names of northeastern Minnesota
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa and Ely Folk School create a new map showing traditional names for more than 100 lakes, rivers…
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Sigurd Olson’s writing shack designated a historic site of national significance
His collection of rocks, duck decoys, snippets of writing, books, maps, personal photos, even his typewriter is still there. Its where he wrote most of his famous works about the Boundary Waters…
Researchers call for restoring human-forest connections in the Boundary Waters
New study shows how people shaped iconic canoe country forests with fire, authors say it’s time to get back to those roots.
Sixty-year-old seaplanes still serve in the Superior National Forest
Aircraft purchased by the Forest Service in the late 1950s work on everything from wildfire, search-and-rescue, to wildlife management.
Voyageurs National Park finishes two-year restoration project at historic sculpture garden
Extensive improvements completed as popular visitor destination is brought back to its original glory.
Flashback: A New Yorker tried to mine copper inside the Boundary Waters
George St. Clair’s efforts to exercise mineral rights he had inherited set off battles in the courts, the newspapers, and legislative bodies from St. Paul to Washington, D.C.
Exhibit shows off Ernest Oberholtzer objects and celebrates historic conservationist
Exhibit at Minnesota History Center features large collection of historical materials connected to the famed early explorer and defender of the Quetico-Superior region.
Paddlers break 50-year-old speed record for Border Route
Canoeists cover historic route through heart of Quetico-Superior in less than three days, cutting considerable time off the previous best.
Museum on Gunflint Trail opens for summer with new facilities and exhibits
Chik-Wauk Museum invites visitors to learn about regional history and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Prehistoric copper mines and long human history earns Isle Royale national historic designation
Designated the entire chain of islands recognizes thousands of years of indigenous connections and creates opportunity to tell new stories.
Young crews restore historic Forest Service ranger station near Ely
Open house on Feb. 2 will give visitors the chance to check out the Halfway Ranger Station and learn about a program to train young people in preserving such storied places.
Canada considers request to name Quetico lake after wilderness scientist and advocate
Anyone with knowledge of a small lake in Quetico is invited to offer input on proposal to rename it after Miron “Bud” Heinselman, who advanced scientific knowledge of the boreal forest and pushed for its protection.
Historical documents related to Twin Metals mineral leases support Obama decision to reject renewal
Newly-found records show government fought against long-term leases and put caveats on the terms to ensure expedient mineral development.
Native American burial ground on Rainy River to remain closed to public
Minnesota Historical Society decides to keep Grand Mound Historic Site closed out of respect for Native American communities.
Boundary Waters created out of conflict and compromise 40 years ago today
Watch an award-winning student film about how the BWCAW Act of 1978 came to pass, and learn more about the long road to wilderness protection.
Canoeists test wilderness paddling and portaging stamina with Border Route Challenge
Paddlers chase 50-year-old record time for completing historic travel route through the Boundary Waters and beyond.
Writer: Ely area’s copper deposits have been controversial for decades
Newspaper reporter remembers formative years in Ely, learning about the conflict over copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters.
Quetico Park celebrates ponies that once called the wilderness home
Anishinaabe people historically worked with the semi-wild horses for winter transportation.
Tree-Ring Researchers Discover Relic of Platting Process
Old tree trunk tells story of historic land surveys conducted by the U.S. government.
North Woods History: New Interactive Map Explores Time And Place
Voyageurs National Park project explores the crucial year of 1927, when aerial photos were captured of the busy border lakes.