The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Wilderness paddling adventure
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Kristen Glazer

Welcome to the Boundary Waters, a pristine wilderness of over a thousand interconnected lakes and streams accessible only by canoe or on foot. From your designated entry point, you'll paddle and portage, spotting wildlife like loons, eagles, and maybe even a moose. This is a true escape where you leave roads and motors behind, relying on your own power to find solitude at remote campsites scattered throughout the million-acre preserve. A trip here can be as challenging as you make it, but the reward is an unparalleled sense of peace and connection with nature.

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