by Joe Friedrichs | Nov 13, 2026 | News
A sign at the U.S.-Canada border near the end of the Gunflint Trail. P&P file photo RABC Permits Permanently Expire This Month: Here’s What Comes Next By Joe Friedrichs BOUNDARY WATERS – The Remote Area Border Crossing Program ends Nov. 30. Permits under the...
by Joe Friedrichs | Nov 10, 2026 | The Magazine
The northern lights shine down on Brule Lake in November 2026. Photo by Joe Friedrichs BWCA Paddling Season Ends with a Final Trip to Brule Lake By Joe Friedrichs BOUNDARY WATERS – Oregon Bill said he was snagged. The line was tight and the fishing rod doubled over,...
by Joe Friedrichs | Nov 8, 2026 | The Podcast
A Paddle Trip to the Root River and Lanesboro In this adventure, we head to the beautiful Root River in southeastern Minnesota. The meandering Root is an 80-mile tributary of the Mississippi River. The Root flows through the Driftless Area of southeastern Minnesota....
by Joe Friedrichs | Nov 4, 2026 | The Podcast
Time on the Water with Grateful Lakes YouTube Channel Creators Emily and Cole are a Minnesota-based couple who live near Lake Superior. They frequent the BWCA and other paddling destinations, sharing their adventures on the Grateful Lakes YouTube channel, which they...
by Joe Friedrichs | Nov 4, 2026 | The Podcast
The Politics of the Boundary Waters: Vol 2 The Boundary Waters were not on the ballot during the 2026 election. That being the case, some races made it feel that way. From Grand Marais to Ely, the Paddle & Portage Podcast traveled across the Boundary Waters...
