On a wilderness whitewater trip, losing a boat can be devastating. To help prevent this, we include these items in our canoe outfitting. Don’t worry, the video footage of my canoe dumping and wrapping ...

Your donation today will help MinnPost continue to report on the news you need. In 1949 Sigurd Olson wrote, directed, and starred with his son Robert in a 30-minute, 16mm color film called “Wilderness ...

My friend Cliff Jacobson and I have a lot in common. We both worked as foresters, taught environmental science and led outdoor skills programs for youth. We've both published wilderness canoeing books ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. CHESTERVILLE — On Sunday, August 4, at 3 p.m., long-time canoe campers Paul ...

As the first stars appeared, we trudged the final mile to our campsite. After 25 miles and more than 11 hours on the move, we were ready for a hot meal and a warm sleeping bag. The day’s persistent ...

ELY, Minn. — The big bull moose was on the portage trail, mere feet from where Miles Larson and three buddies were walking while portaging their canoes on a trip that took them through portions of ...

Paddle with UML's Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) into one of the most breathtaking wilderness areas in the country, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota. Spend seven days ...

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote in late February on a proposal that would undo protections for the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.

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