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Breaking: The Senate vote on terrible Boundary Waters resolution has been DELAYED

Feb 11, 2026

Update on February 11: The U.S. Senate vote that will determine the fate of the Boundary Waters has been delayed.
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Feb 5, 2026

Food and meal planning for a Boundary Waters trip

Jan 27, 2026
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Antofagasta fined for non-compliance

Jan 26, 2026
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Sign your name to support the Forest Service’s environmental study

Jun 29, 2022
A close-up photo of a white flower blooming next to a mossy log. (Photo Credit: Nate Ptacek)

June shop to support spotlight: New partners and summer selections

Jun 16, 2022
A picture of a canoe resting on the shores of a Boundary Waters lake. (Photo Credit: Samuel Wagner)

Planning your first Boundary Waters trip? Consider these 5 tips

Jun 10, 2022
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The Boundary Waters ecosystem is a unique — and delicate — refuge

Jun 3, 2022
A photo of a sunset over a Boundary Waters lake.

Don’t be fooled, H.R. 2794 would benefit northeastern Minnesota

May 31, 2022
Two red canoes sit upside near a campsite in the Boundary Waters (Photo Credit: Nate Ptacek)

We flew past our match goal!

May 27, 2022
A dog sits in a canoe pack during a trip to the Boundary Waters

Look to the Boundary Waters for dog-friendly adventures

May 19, 2022
An aerial photo over South Kawishiwi River

Five things to know about Boundary Waters protection bill - HR 2794

May 20, 2022
Members of the Boyz N The Wood retreat pose for a group photo. (Credit: Uzoma Obasi)

Boyz N The Wood Retreat: A weekend of growth and healing at the edge of the Boundary Waters

May 18, 2022
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