House Republicans vote to reverse 20-year mining ban in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

The U.S. House of Representatives is voting Wednesday on a bill that would reverse a 20-year ban on mining in the Boundary ...

9 lesser-known spots for BWCA planners looking to beat the reservation rush

MINNEAPOLIS — Like the fishing opener or a major marathon signup date, the last Wednesday of January has a celebratory feel for some Minnesota outdoors lovers. It is when the window opens to reserve ...

House Votes to Strip Critical Boundary Waters Protections in a Blow to Sportsmen and Public Lands

The House of Representatives voted "yes" on a resolution to repeal existing protections in a watershed neighboring the ...
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Brace yourself, canoeing season is nearing

In ten days, on January 28 at precisely 9:00 a.m., the Boundary Waters Canoe Alternatives (BWCA) permits for the 2026 season ...

Trump Administration and Congress Are Attempting an ‘Unprecedented Maneuver’ to Roll Back Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Protections

The Trump administration and members of Congress are making some unusual legislative maneuvers to roll back Boundary Waters protections.