Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Pros: Awesome scenery- lakes, rock outcrops, old growth pines, pristine wilderness in general.
Cons: Mosquitoes, esp. June and July.

When people think of the Boundary Waters, they usually think of canoeing. And rightfully so- this is the ultimate canoeing paradise. But the hiking opportunities aren’t bad at all either, and that’s what this article will describe. The wilderness has ...

Pros: Once in a lifetime journey, Beautiful scenery
Cons: Not recommended for everyone. Be sure you are ready.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)has been an important part of Minnesota culture for hundreds of years. In the 1800's it was used as a passageway for the Voyaguers as they trekked their caught skins from Manitoba to Duluth. Now it is fede ...

Pros: A great camping vacation for those who like to get away from civilization
Cons: Not for the naive or those who don't like to get away from civilization

Most of my experience has been in Quetico, with a night or two in BWCAW. My group usually opts for Quetico because of the reasons stated by some of the other reviewers, crowds. Prices are a little higher, but it's worth it to see 3-4 parties (if that)...

Pros: tranquility, personal freedom for a few days, fabulous scenery
Cons: more people than I would like

I traveled into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in late August of 2000 with three other guys. I didn't know what to expect, since I have never been in such a place; as a matter of fact, I don't think I have ever camped away from "civilization" for more...

Pros: Being in harmony with nature
Cons: You may not want to leave

North to the Gunflint Trail I have not been back to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for many years, but I trust it has been well preserved and is still the same incredibly beautiful place I remember so well. There was a tradition in my high school, ...

Pros: Very peaceful, great fishing, lots of camp sights, well maintained trails, great scenery
Cons: Lots of people and bugs

People who go to the Boundary Waters say one of two things. Some people say it sucked because of the bugs and hard work. These people are the ones who went thinking it would be like car camping or spending the weekend at the cabin. The other people,...

Pros: Unbelievable Scenery
Cons: Too Many Other People Think So, Too!

The Boundary Waters is a great place to get away from it all - literally. By all I mean not only people, work, and other mundanities of everyday life, but also a lot of niceties most of us take for granted until we take off in a canoe. This is one of...

Pros: Beauty, serenity
Cons: none

My one and only experience here was in 1982. I was invited by an old high school friend to "fill in" for a guy who couldn't make it that year. My buddy and 3 others had been making this trip annually for 12 years. They opted for the Canadian...

Pros: Clean, well-respected, abundant wildlife, good fishing, nice campsites, inexpensive
Cons: you cannot stay forever

This was my first visit to the Boundary Waters and it was much more rewarding than I could ever imagine. I went with 3 other couples, so in comparison to most other parties we saw, ours was a little larger. The old saying "there is strength in numbers"...

Pros: Quiet, beautiful
Cons: biting flies and people not obeying the boat rules on the lakes

I went with 5 other women on a 'girls camping' trip in 1999. It was my first trip there, and having always wanted to visit the place I was really looking forward to it. Thankfully I was going with people who had been there before and were...

Pros: Wildlife, peace
Cons: if you dont want to get away from everything than don't go

The BWCA is an awesome trip to take. A true getaway from everything. Get a good map and laminate it or find a good safe bag. We have taken many trips to this inspiring wilderness. As a family, usually best to get up there if you have a long drive and ...

Pros: Beautiful and quiet, surreal and relaxing.
Cons: Can't think of one.

Tho most folks think of Boundary Waters excursions as multi-day canoe and camping trips, we wanted a day trip and we found one. And we loved it. Finding an outfitter for our plan took some internet searching and the only site that we hit upon that ...

Pros: Peaceful, miles of natural beauty. Not a typical crowded campground.
Cons: None

I grew up in northern Minnesota only a couple hours from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I feel I was very fortunate to live where I did. Early in my youth I joined the Boy Scouts, this I think was one of the wisest choices I've made. Scouting not...

Pros: Cheap, Clean air, Quiet, fishing, What else is there
Cons: Do your homework, if you are a urbanite

OK OK I have been to BWWCA over a dozen times. Ely and Gunflint. Go through Ely you are 1st timer. Alot of people leave from there. Go through an outfitter, bunk for a night eat some greasy bacon and sugar soaked pancakes from the lodge plus most of ...

Pros: Beautiful, natural, pristine
Cons: Inconsiderate people ruining the Wilderness of it all

The Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area is a great place to visit, canoe, camp, and just relax. In just 7 days last June, I had a great time on a canoe-camping outing with the Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base run by the Boy Scouts of America. We...