We need to maintain some of our treasures the way they were thousands of years ago. That’s why we have the Boundary Waters wilderness. Besides, there are so many lazy people out there who could use a little paddling. There’s nothing like a good paddle.—Jesse Ventura, governor of Minnesota

Explore the Boundary Waters with polar explorer Will Steger in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

LEARN MORE

Boundary Waters
http://soli.inav.net/~davis
This travelogue-style page, maintained by a lively local fellow, offers news, photos, and some literature but focuses mainly on personal stories and accounts.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Community
http://www.bwca.net
Read the latest local news, find out about weather and fire conditions, and look at the ongoing ecological projects in this community.

National Recreation Reservation Service: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
http://www.bwcaw.org
Get all the official information you need about the area—camping, rules, and more—from the USDA Forest Service. If you like what you see, book your own campsite from right here.

The Boundary Waters Journal
http://www.boundarywatersjournal.com
Find sample articles, an index of past articles, and photos from “the magazine of America’s favorite wilderness area.”

CanoeCountry.com
http://www.canoecountry.com
CanoeCountry.com provides comprehensive Boundary Waters information, trip-planning tips, and links to ecotourism outfitters.

Ely, Minnesota
http://www.ely.org
Ely, Minnesota is the town most closely associated with the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/resource/
US_Wilderness_Area/MN_BOUND.HTM
“GORP” features stories on the Boundary Waters, a history of the area, wildlife and travel info, and lots of links.

northwoods.com
http://www.northwoods.com
This ecologically focused site boasts a collection of links about North Woods authors and artists, wildlife, and canoeing and kayaking organizations.