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Wilderness Perspectives

Can you drink straight from a Wilderness lake?

Mar 19, 2026

To dip or not to dip? That is the question many people ask when venturing into the Boundary Waters. 
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The clock is ticking to protect the Boundary Waters

Mar 16, 2026
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Save the Boundary Waters is back at the Capitol for the MN Legislative Session

Mar 10, 2026
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The latest on the bill threatening the Boundary Waters

Mar 6, 2026
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Where the Road Ends, the Journey Begins: Lake One and the Boundary Waters

Sep 25, 2025
Roadless Rule and the Boundary Waters.

The Roadless Rule is under threat.

Sep 11, 2025
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Wrapping up our 2025 summer canoe sweepstakes

Aug 25, 2025
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Campaign Updates

Threats to the Boundary Waters – August 2025 Update

Aug 14, 2025
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Meet Wilderness Defender, Lloyd Vogel, co-founder and CEO of Garage Grown Gear

Aug 12, 2025
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Embracing Inspiration in Unexpected Places - Meet Musician Ross Thorn

Aug 11, 2025
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Did Twin Metals just get leases to mine in the watershed of the Boundary Waters? Nope.

Aug 5, 2025
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Garden Party 2025

Jul 29, 2025
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94 Runners. $60,000 Raised. One incredible weekend at Grandma’s Marathon.

Jul 7, 2025
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