“The BWCA is a pristine wilderness and a canoeist’s paradise in north-eastern Minnesota. It has over 1,500 miles of canoe routes and more than 1,000 lakes and streams. It has been largely unaltered by human hands since the 1930’s, and is today an official wilderness. You can plan a canoe route to “get away from it all” and never see another group for most of your trip, or you can take an easier trip and simply enjoy being away from civilization. Maybe even go fishing. Whatever you do, you will see beautiful wilderness, breathe in clean fresh air, and enjoy some of the cleanest water in the world.” Will Gayther —Boundary Waters Canoe Area (Minnesota, USA) (BWCA info)