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Wildfires burned more than 62,000 acres in the Superior National Forest and BWCA, now fully contained

A lightning storm on July 6 sparked more than 25 wildfires across the Superior National Forest, prompting a full BWCAW closure and evacuations in three counties. All fires are now...

The Fight Over Toxic Mining Returns to Minnesota’s Boundary Waters

When Jason Zabokrtsky first paddled Minnesota’s Boundary Waters in 1997, he was stunned by a vast wilderness. “It was powerful to see that there were still places like this in the...

Campfires now allowed across Superior National Forest, including Boundary Waters

Forest Service lifts ban, citing improved weather conditions as firefighting continues.

What the parts of the Boundary Waters scorched by wildfire look like now

Our photographer paddled where the fires burned. Here’s what he saw.

A guide to exploring the Boundary Waters with your dog

Bringing your dog to the Boundary Waters? Dogs are a fairly common sight in the BWCAW. You may see them nestled in the middle of packs, or on a portage trail carrying a dog pack......

Beaver floatplanes carried Idaho hotshots into Boundary Waters to fight Bear Trap Fire

Wildfire season in the Boundary Waters is easing, partly because of rain and cooler temperatures, with many fires becoming more contained. Throughout the season, numerous agencies...

This Maine State Park Proves the East Coast Has Real Wilderness

National firefighting crews pull out of Boundary Waters as conditions improve

Three remaining fires are close to containment. More wilderness areas are scheduled to reopen next week.

Quetico’s entire backcountry is open again, with wildfire-area advisories

Quetico Provincial Park says fire suppression units have been removed and the popular Dawson Trail Campground reopens to front-country campers. The post Quetico’s entire backcountr...

Off the beaten path: Finland State Forest

About 10 miles inland from Lake Superior, not far from the scenic North Shore, is the Finland State Forest. The 300,000-acre forest offers camping and hiking opportunities, as well...

USFS plants dwarf bilberry to support rare northern blue butterfly habitat

Crews recently planted 800 dwarf bilberry plants at multiple sites in the Superior National Forest. This small, low-growing shrub produces berries that resemble blueberries. This i...

The Most Remote Wilderness in the Lower 48 Has an Overcrowding Problem

It's getting busy in the Thorofare, the farthest spot from a road in the Lower 48. But still, the author's family dodged other fishermen and horsepackers in search of the iconic Ye...

Wisconsin protects over 1,700 Lake Superior acres, restores wetlands and habitat

Wisconsin's Lake Superior shoreline has witnessed a transformative conservation effort, safeguarding over 1,700 acres through collaboration between the US Fish and Wildlife Service...

DNR cancels one Twin Metals lease, further protecting Boundary Waters and surrounding watershed

A few weeks after Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order halting nonferrous mineral leases near watersheds connected to the BWCAW, the Minnesota DNR issued a public notice canceli...

Florida Trail, Wakulla River

Edging the Wakulla River floodplain, this 4.1 mile linear hike features quiet cypress swamps, towering trees, and a big bouncy sawdust pile hidden in the forest.

New Video Series, “Backcountry Angler,” Presented by Bass Pro Shops, Available Now From In-Fisherman – The World’s Forem...

Backcountry Angler takes families deep into the Boundary Waters for an unforgettable canoe-and-fishing adventure. Follow the team as they paddle, portage, camp and chase walleye, n...

Video: I Fished Ground Zero for the Ambler Road

I experienced one of the world's last great intact wildernesses — while it's still intact The post Video: I Fished Ground Zero for the Ambler Road appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Michigan National Park Closes Campsites Through End of Season Due To Wolf Activity

HOUGHTON, Mich. – Isle Royale National Park is closing some tent and group campsites due to continued wolf activity until the park officially closes on October 31, 2026. Tent and g...

NWTF Helps Celebrate 75 Years of Minnesota WMAs

Minnesota’s WMAs celebrate 75 years with a photo contest highlighting hunting, wildlife, family adventures and outdoor memories. The contest runs Sept. 19–Dec. 1, with outdoor swag...