Northern Wilds: Why the BWCA Wilderness Needs Volunteers

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Why the BWCA Wilderness Needs Volunteers

Due to ever-present budget cutbacks, the USDA Forest Service relies on volunteers to maintain the hiking and backpacking trails in the BWCA.

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Better Map for Eagle Mountain

Until recently, hikers wanting to scale Eagle Mountain to reach Minnesota’s highest point have had to rely on two canoeing maps.

Make a Masterpiece
If you’ve ever dreamed of celebrating the beauty of the Great Lakes and having your creativity immortalized on a beer coaster (who hasn’t?), here’s your chance. Biodiversity Project’s Great Lakes Forever program has again partnered with Budweiser to sponsor the 7th annual photography and art contest that celebrates the beauty of the Great Lakes through the talent of local photographers and artists.