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Meet a fellow Wilderness Defender

Aug 12, 2025

For Lloyd Vogel, CEO of Garage Grown Gear, the Boundary Waters isn’t just a destination — it’s where lifelong friendships were forged, values were shaped, and his passion for public lands took root. 

Embracing Inspiration in Unexpected Places - Meet Musician Ross Thorn

Aug 11, 2025
Campaign Updates

Did Twin Metals just get leases to mine in the watershed of the Boundary Waters? Nope.

Aug 5, 2025

Garden Party 2025

Jul 29, 2025
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Bike Tour to Save the Boundary Waters

Bike Tour: Notes from the Road

Apr 29, 2015
Know the Issue

Understanding the Bill

Apr 16, 2015
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Know the Issue

Science Desk: Why Watersheds Matter

Apr 8, 2015
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Bike Tour to Save the Boundary Waters

Bike Tour: Preparing for the Ride

Apr 1, 2015
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Bike Tour to Save the Boundary Waters

Adventure Advocacy: Spreading the word over 725 miles and 27 events in just five weeks

Mar 25, 2015
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Book Excerpt

Book Excerpt: Dirty Shirt by Jim Landwehr

Mar 19, 2015
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Wilderness Perspectives

Joseph Goldstein: A "Wish" to Protect the Boundary Waters

Mar 10, 2015
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Wilderness Perspectives

Wilderness Can Heal

Mar 6, 2015
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Wilderness Perspectives

Winter Camping: A Joy and a Challenge

Feb 27, 2015
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