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As the Boundary Waters Gets Older, So Do Its Visitors

February 6, 2023April 3, 2015 by Greg Seitz

Last year saw another decline in overall numbers, as the average age of wilderness visitors continues to rise.

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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 >