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Chicago BWCA
Boundary Waters Permit Lottery Over Reservations Available January 25, 2012
Boundary Waters
January 20, 2012
On January 25, 2012 folks will be able to make BWCA permit reservations by telephone or online. There was a lottery for a few popular Boundary...
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Got snow? The Gunflint Trail does
snow
January 11, 2012
It's winter on Minnesota's Gunflint Trail and we've got snow to prove it. The snow plows and shovels have been put to use this winter...
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Forest fires bring communities together
Environment
September 21, 2011
The days of the Pagami Creek Firemaking headline news are coming to an end.Water from rainand overhead air teamshas fallen on the fire area and has...
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BWCA Pagami Creek fire marches on
pagami creek fire
September 13, 2011
The Pagami Creek Fire in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was a non-event for weeks. A tree struck by lightning on August 18th...
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Boundary Waters fire makes big news
Boundary Waters
September 9, 2011
The Pagami Creek Fire in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is making headlines. There have been no fatalities, no structures...
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Red sky at night......sailors delight
Ontario Forest Fires
July 25, 2011
Imagine this: your boat is full of canoe packs and pushing hard westward into the setting sun. Both the fishing rod and the camera are out as you...
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Pulling weeds in the Boundary Waters
Boundary Waters
April 28, 2011
The spread ofnon-native invasive species is a growing concern in theSuperior National Forest. The SNF is home to the 1.2 million acre Boundary...
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BWCAW Hybrid: The Canak by Wenonah
Boat Review
April 14, 2011
The popularity of the kayak is growing by leaps and bounds. The canoe is the preferred method of travel in the Boundary Waters and the Quetico....
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Canoe vs. kayak
Minnesota Boats
April 13, 2011
Kayaking is hot. From fishing kayaks to sea kayaks to the short, white water kayaks you see guys taking over waterfalls. These little boats are...
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Guide or no guide on your wilderness trip?
Wilderness Guide
April 8, 2011
What entry point are we going to use? Where is the portage? Which campsite is going to be the best for wind and sunsets?Plotting and planning a...
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