Kids and canoes: ‘No Boundaries’ program introduces youth to wilderness
Boundary Waters canoe trips can be life-changing, and foster lifelong conservation ethics, but out of reach for many young people.
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Teenagers from across Minnesota converge on Voyageurs for week on the water
Seventh year of Teen Ambassadors program introduces kids who have not had opportunity to visit Voyageurs before to the park, and encourages them to advocate for special lands.
Teenagers invited to enter wilderness essay contest for a chance to win a “no parents” Boundary Waters trip
An essay contest for high school students seeks to encourage outdoor experiences and promote paddling to a new generation.
Young Boundary Waters advocates go to Washington, D.C. to speak for the wilderness
Young advocates spend two days in the nation’s capital, sharing their stories and asking officials to protect the Boundary Waters.
Watch the Boundary Waters video made by teenage essay winner
Teenagers who enjoyed a free trip to the Boundary Waters with no parents share glimpses of their trip — and celebrate recovery from cancer.
Video: Atikokan high school students experience ‘rite of passage’ on Quetico trips
For five decades, the groundbreaking program has provided a coming-of-age tradition in the Ontario town.
Immigrant Kids from Toronto Get a Close-Up Look at Quetico
Students experience wilderness canoeing while developing leadership skills.
Minnesota Student Studies “Best-Case Scenario” for Proposed Copper Mine
Award-winning science fair project explores a Wisconsin mine’s disputed legacy as PolyMet permitting approaches.