Boundary Waters
Over one million acres in size, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) contains hundreds of lakes and rivers, has miles of canoe routes and is home to abundant plants and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species. With over 200,000 people visiting per year, it is one of the most heavily used wilderness areas in the country.
The BWCA has over 1000 miles (1,600 km) of canoe routes composed of lakes and rivers connected by portage trails. Canoe routes are easily chosen by connecting chains of lakes and portages into loops of any length and difficulty. As of 1999, about 75% of the BWCA's water area was reserved for non-motorized boat travel. Some of the most popular entry points include Lake One, Trout Lake, Moose Lake, and Snowbank Lake near Ely, Saganaga Lake and Seagull Lake at the end of the Gunflint Trail, and Sawbill Lake near Tofte. Find Out More.
February 16, 2006 9:15 AM | Category: Lake