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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
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Wildlife Photography on the Gunflint

Mar 31, 2021
Jim Brandenburg aerial photo of Boundary Waters

Senator Tina Smith Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland

Mar 30, 2021
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Science Desk

As Goes the Watershed, So Goes the Water

Mar 22, 2021
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Kids and Camps of the BWCA

Mar 12, 2021
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Partner spotlight: The Conservation Alliance

Mar 11, 2021
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Silence

Mar 7, 2021
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Thank You to Our Law Firms

Mar 4, 2021
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A Quick Camping Trip in Winter

Feb 21, 2021
photo of man standing up fishing in a Merrimack Canoe

Meet the Winners!

Feb 15, 2021
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