by Joe Friedrichs | Oct 1, 2026 | The Podcast
The End of a Memorable BWCA Quota Season It’s one to remember. The 2026 quota season in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness wrapped up Sept. 30. The quota season runs May 1 to the end of September annually in the nation’s most visited wilderness. ...
by Joe Friedrichs | Sep 29, 2026 | The Magazine
Erin Walker (left) talks with Kaylan Dix for an episode of the new podcast series. Photo by Joe Friedrichs New Paddle & Portage Podcast Series Focuses on Women in Paddling By Paddle & Portage Staff Paddle & Portage media, with the support of Bending Branches,...
by Joe Friedrichs | Sep 28, 2026 | The Podcast
Kaylan Dix and Bridget Douglas Talk BWCA Paddling with Erin Walker Paddle & Portage media, with the support of Bending Branches, released a new podcast series focused on women paddlers across North America. The series, hosted by Erin Walker from the Lost Lakes...
by Joe Friedrichs | Sep 24, 2026 | The Magazine
Jordan Grider in Kentucky, months before he died in the BWCA. Photo courtesy of the Grider family Forensic Expert Shares New Analysis of Camper Likely Eaten by Wolves in the BWCA By Joe Friedrichs ECHO TRAIL – A new report from a national forensic expert sheds light...
by Joe Friedrichs | Sep 22, 2026 | News
BWCA Wilderness entry point sign. Photo by Joe Friedrichs Forest Service Prepares for Significant Announcements on BWCA Policy & Usage By Joe Friedrichs The U.S. Forest Service continues to consider changes to a trio of policies that would impact people and...
