Boundary waters

Packing up your backpack with the essentials, venturing into the great outdoors, and spending a few nights tent camping in the wilderness is a cherished summer tradition for many Minnesotans.

Canoe the BWCA Minnesota, everything you need to know from route planning, to permits and packing.

Heading into the BWCA for the first time, Jake and I felt pretty well prepared. My family had been going every summer for several years and they seemed to have all the tips and tricks. We had been …

Its time to plan your Boundary Waters Trip!

Planning a trip to the Boundary Waters can be daunting. It doesn’t have to be! We went ahead and broke down the components of the trip-planning process and put it into an easy-to-follow timeline that can easily be adapted your situation.

Learn about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness/BWCA, North America's premier wilderness canoe destination.

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