Category: NextFive
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BWCAW Quota Permits For 2024 Season Go On Sale January 31st–Here’s what you need to know
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Quota permits for the BWCAW go on sale January 31st at 9 a.m. CST. The quota season for the BWCAW is May 1 through September 30. All parties entering the BWCAW for overnight adventures during that time must have a quota permit. The permits are sold online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Your outfitter…
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Wilderness food – The Way to a Canoeist’s Heart is Through Their Stomach–So Many Ways
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Paddling and portaging for a day will burn more calories than your average day at home. You don’t need to be a dietitian, but plan well to make sure you get the nutrition your body and those of your wilderness partners will need. High quality wilderness food is essential.
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Stone Fireplaces–Iconic Symbols of the Northwoods
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A stone fireplace is hand-built with locally sourced stones by experienced masonry professionals. Many of the fireplaces in our neck of the woods were built decades ago, and the artisans who created them are gone and largely forgotten. The legacy of their exceptional craftsmanship lives on
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BWCAW for Beginners: Conquering Your First Canoe Trip With Confidence
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BWCAW for beginners – All those folks have vivid memories of their first wilderness visit, years ago or in 2022. They have memories of who they were with, where they entered, and all the experiences that make a multiple-day trip in the wilderness rewarding.
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Connecting With Nature: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Finding Peace in the BWCAW
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— Finding peace in the BWCAW According to a 2020 survey by Unify Cosmos, the BWCAW came in the top five places in the world for the most relaxing sounds. Since almost all the sounds you’ll hear on your BWCAW adventure are natural, almost all of those sounds are relaxing. The howl of wolves nearby…