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Campsite under the Milky Way. Photo: Jeff Anderson, jeffandersonphoto.co

We’re celebrating International Dark Sky Week!

Apr 10, 2026

We're celebrating International Dark Sky Week April 13-20! This initiative was launched to raise global awareness about the harmful effects of light pollution. Did you know the Boundary Waters was designated a dark sky sanctuary in 2020? Its exceptionally dark skies are one of the main reasons visitors return each year. We share some tips to help you make the most of your stargazing experience.

 

 

Celebrating 51 years of Voyageurs National Park

Apr 8, 2026

Give a Dam! Beavers and the Boundary Waters

Apr 7, 2026
Boundary Waters Legends

Sigurd Olson: champion for Wilderness protection

Apr 3, 2026
Wilderness Perspectives

Boundary Waters trip reflection

Nov 2, 2022
Kokoro Project in the Boundary Waters
Campaign Updates

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Grant - 2023 Project and Trip Grants

Nov 2, 2022
The Boundary Waters Wilderness can't vote. But you can.

The Boundary Waters can't vote. But you can.

Oct 19, 2022
Autumn view from a cliff in the Boundary Waters

Autumn in the Boundary Waters

Oct 10, 2022
A navy blue graphic that says "Boundary Waters Gala 2022" surrounded by teal-colored pine trees
Campaign Updates

Thank you for a successful Boundary Waters Gala

Sep 29, 2022
A close-up photo of someone holding a stack of green postcards that read "The Boundary Waters is America's Wilderness"

Thank you for a successful weekend honoring Public Lands Day!

Sep 29, 2022
A man leans over his beige canoe on the shoreline of a Boundary Waters lake

Here’s how you can make a difference for the Boundary Waters on Public Lands Day

Sep 23, 2022
A photo of Dylan Duerre, the Madison ambassador for the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters, posing in front of the table he operates at the Madison Farmers Market.

Volunteer Spotlight: Bringing the Boundary Waters to Madison

Sep 7, 2022
Environmental activist Sigurd Olson speaks with a group of campers at Camp Voyageurs near the Boundary Waters

Minnesota State Fair 2022 and the Boundary Waters

Aug 25, 2022
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