In 1964, Congress designated the BWCA as one of the first federally protected wilderness areas in the United States as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Crystal clear water, majestic white pines, moose, loons, beavers, and abundant fish make the BWCA the gem of the North.
The reasons for its popularity are clear to anyone privileged enough to experience its beauty firsthand.
At over 1 million acres, the area remains the largest wilderness east of the Rockies and north of Florida’s Everglades, and the storied Boundary Waters remains the most popular wilderness in the nation. Whatever Boundary Waters trip you choose, we know you will enjoy this iconic wilderness area and come to understand why it is beloved by so many.Ībout the AreaThe Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW, or simply BWCA) is our nation’s only large lakeland wilderness, where travel during the ice-free months is primarily via canoe. You will love dogsledding, skiing, and seeing the Wilderness dressed in its winter clothes. Our Boundary Waters Winter Adventure changes it up for winter fun at Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake. The Boundary Waters Family Canoe and Hike trip is geared for families and based at a Forest Service campsite, allowing us to do day trips in smaller groups into the Wilderness. From here, you’ll enjoy excellent BWCA day trips off the Kawishiwi River or the Fernberg Trail, returning to delicious meals, a glass of wine, and a comfortable bed at night. The Boundary Waters lodge based adventure is based out of stunning Wintergreen Lodge on White Iron Lake. Paddle lightweight Wenonah kevlar canoes and camp in beautiful lakeside campsites. Our classic 5-day Boundary Waters Canoe Area Paddle Adventure is the quintessential guided canoe trip. Decades of experience in combination with top notch food and gear make Wilderness Inquiry BWCA trips an exceptional value. Paddle among towering pines in the home of moose, lynx, wolves, and bald eagles.Įvery Wilderness Inquiry trip ensures your adventure is the best it can be. Over one million acres in size, the Boundary Waters covers much of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. It is also one of the most accessible wilderness areas in the United States, and where Wilderness Inquiry began operating in the 1970s. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is America’s premier canoe destination. The Inquiry Series: Exploring Inclusivity.
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