A distress signal came in Sept. 7 from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). A 70-year-old visitor from Colorado had a possible broken leg near the Stuart River portage, northwest of Ely. Getting to someone in the BWCA isn’t easy. That’s why the Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART) — a partnership between the Minnesota State Patrol and Saint Paul Fire Department — joined forces with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Rescue Squad, Morse Township Fire Department, Ely Area Ambulance and

One of America’s most important wilderness areas is threatened by sulfide mining—a toxic mining practice never before allowed in Minnesota. Watch and share the video and then sign the petition: http://bit.ly/petitionforBWCA You only have one chance to save a national treasure. | Save the Boundary Waters

Paddling A Mirrored Lake at BWCA Canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is one of the most sought-after wilderness experiences in the United States. Located in northern Minnesota, along the border with Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park, the BWCAW spans over 1 million acres of pristine lakes, rivers, and forests. It's a premier destination for paddlers seeking solitude, adventure, and a deep connection with nature. | Thumbwind | Facebook

92 reactions · 50 shares | Does canoeing in the Boundary Waters seem intimidating? Watch Chance learn the techniques of canoeing and portaging during this new episode of Outside Chance. | TPT - Twin Cities PBS | Facebook