My family has been going to the BWCAW every summer since 2004. We can't imagine going anywhere else for our summer vacation. If you need to get away from it all, this is the place to be. Unmatched beauty, clean air and more stars than city folk can imagine. It's also a great place to teach your children about the... More

Looking to take your outdoor skills to the next level or even higher, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a jewel. From novice canoeists to serious multi-week treks. By limiting the number and size of groups entering BWCAW and using selected specific camp sites, the area remains nearly pristine. Treks averaging over 100 kilometers are the norm for multi-week... More

We had been planning to go to the Boundary Waters for a couple years now and had heard/read enough to know what to expect - and yet we were simply stunned by the sheer beauty of the area. The waters are absolutely pristine, the views on each lake are spectacular and unique. Even though we went during "peak season", we... More

This was my first trip to the BWCAW and I could not have had a better introduction. The area is stunningly beautiful. It is wonderful that it is protected under the Wilderness Act. We owe much of our great first time experience to the outfitters who set us up, Voyagers Canoe Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail. We had everything we... More

Get away from it all; soak in the magnificence of star-filled, full-moon nights; relax while swimming in the cool lake waters; enjoy fresh northern pike and walleye bakes; skim across the evening waters with only the quiet drops of water falling from your oars. We spent 6 nights out in the boundary waters canoeing and camping with the Boundary Waters... More

We took a seven day canoe trip arranged by Voyageur North Outfitters out of Ely, MN last week and it was amazing. Despite rain and aching muscles, I can easily say that this was a trip worth taking and if I can find time, I'll do it again.

Anyone with an interest in camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, frog-catching, or just getting away from it all should make the BWCAW a top priority on their trip wish list. This was our first trip to the BWCAW, and my wife and I agree that it's just one of many to come. Relatively novice canoers with moderate camping experience, we... More

If you have never been, go ! I have been going to this area for over 20 years. You have to experience the quaint little town of Grand Marais. If you stop in this little town go to the Gunflint Tavern. This a a favorite gathering place of those visiting and locals. If it is your first time in the... More