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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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Wilderness Perspectives

Appreciation for the Wilderness: If You Love It, Protect It

Feb 20, 2015
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Wilderness Perspectives

Sharing the Wild Beauty of the Boundary Waters by Dogsled

Feb 12, 2015
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Our Top Ten Favorite Things to Do in the Boundary Waters!

Feb 6, 2015
Wilderness Perspectives

The Future of Our Forest?

Jan 4, 2015
Wilderness Perspectives

Paddle to DC Support Crew Tell All

Dec 18, 2014
Paddle to DC

A look back at Paddle to DC

Dec 15, 2014
Paddle to DC

Stirring the Waters: Audubon Magazine Profiles the Freemans

Dec 11, 2014
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Portaging Our Canoe Past the White House

Dec 3, 2014
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National Geographic Interview With Dave and Amy Freeman

Dec 7, 2014
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