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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

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Is Central To Our Mission

Jul 1, 2021
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February updates from the Boundary Waters

Feb 10, 2022
A quarter million comments sent for the Boundary Waters
Know the Issue

A quarter million comments sent for the Boundary Waters

Jan 20, 2022
Boundary Waters Traverse - Trail Running Film
Wilderness Perspectives

Boundary Waters Traverse - Trail Running Film

Nov 29, 2021
Twin metals leases canceled
Know the Issue

Huge news for the Boundary Waters - Twin Metals Leases Canceled

Jan 26, 2022
Boundary Waters Trip Planning

Boundary Waters Trip Planning

Jan 24, 2022
Boundary Waters Packing List

Boundary Waters Summer Packing List

Jan 9, 2025
BWCA Routes

BWCA Routes

Jan 24, 2022
Anangookwe Wolf's Public Comment at the Bureau of Land Management's Listening Session - January 2022
Wilderness Perspectives

Anangookwe Wolf's Public Comment at the Bureau of Land Management's Listening Session - January 2022

Jan 21, 2022
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