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BWCA is Reopening Overnight Entry Points
Great news. Williams and Hall Outfitters is open again, and many entry points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have already reopened, or are reopening on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Youth Trip to the BWCA
Consider taking your youth group on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). This beautiful and remote wilderness area in northern Minnesota offers a unique and challenging experience for young people.
Discover the Beauty of BWCA Canoe Country: A Wilderness Adventure
Why not plan your next adventure in BWCA Canoe Country and discover the beauty of this wilderness paradise for yourself?
Guide to Choosing a Boundary Waters Outfitter
Whether you’re a first-timer or experienced paddler, you’ll want to find the right outfitter to help you plan and execute the perfect Boundary Waters adventure.
Notes on a Great BWCA Wilderness Season
Greetings to all of BWCA Friends and especially our 2022 season guests…
Lots Going On - On Moose Lake
We thought we would take a minute to catch you up on Moose Lake and the Boundary Waters general comings and goings. It finally turned cold enough for Moose Lake to freeze…
How to Create Your Smoothest Family Canoe Trip Yet (Part II)
The biggest obstacle in the way of creating a smooth trip is the unknown. I don’t know what I don’t know and how am I supposed to prepare for the unknown? Well, there are a few things we can do to avoid some of the biggest pitfalls that might surprise us on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness and Quetico Park…
How to Create Your Smoothest Family Canoe Trip Yet (Part I)
The biggest obstacle in the way of creating a smooth trip is the unknown. I don’t know what I don’t know and how am I supposed to prepare for the unknown? Well, there are a few things we can do to avoid some of the biggest pitfalls that might surprise us on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness and Quetico Park…
No More Excuses For Planning A Great 2022 BWCA Canoe Trip
There is no time like the present to start planning a 2022 Boundary Waters canoe trip. Here are some tips to get you going on canoe trip planning. Start now so you will be ready when permits become available in January…
High Expectations for Quetico Park Fishing?
For many years, some of us have wondered what it would be like to fish in Quetico Park…if there was no fishing allowed in the park for a couple years…
Boundary Waters Wildfires and Border Closings, Oh my!
It is so hard to believe that it is late August already. Here on Moose Lake, it seems like yesterday that we were putting in the water system and putting the towboats back in the lake. It is just crazy how fast the time goes…
There Can be More to a BWCA S’more
Most people love the ever-classic kid-friendly, BWCA camp fire treat, S’mores. Most can claim fond childhood camping trip memories of roasting marshmallows and smashing them with chocolate between two slices of graham crackers…
Using and Maintaining Your Tent in the Boundary Waters
Tents offer your primary protection from the elements, which can be unpredictable at times in the canoe wilderness. Because tents are so important, here are some tips on using and maintaining your tent while on a BWCA canoe trip…
An Armed Bear in the Boundary Waters
We came across this article from the MN Bring Me The News. Some stuff just can’t be made up and this is one of those stories…
BWCA Fishing in Mid-Summer - The Heat is On
As happens each canoe season in the Boundary Waters, the general state of BWCA fishing goes through a schedule, of sorts. That is, throughout the season, the different species have different patterns and different locations…
BWCA Covid, Crowding and Canada
We thought it would be timely and helpful to provide you with a short update from the shores of Moose Lake. Let’s talk about BWCA COVID, Crowding and Canada…
Ideas for Boundary Waters Footwear
Canoe footwear is one item that you do not want to mess up. Remember wilderness canoeing is a WET FOOT SPORT. Your feet will get wet. Very wet, even soggy when canoeing in the BWCA or Quetico Provincial Park…
Leave No Trace of Your BWCA Canoe Trip
It is shaping up to be busy summer in the Boundary Waters. BWCA entry permits are getting scarce, particularly from mid-June to mid-August. Two factors are contributing to this…
Buzz Baits? Over Sized And Under Appreciated
Over the many years of tackle and lure recommendations I’ve offered such as crank baits, deep-diving crank baits and slip bobber rigs, one that often gets a strange look has been the Buzz Bait, with the spinnerbait a close second…
To Use or Not to Use Williams and Hall BWCA Outfitting Food
As many of you are aware, Williams and Hall Outfitters in Ely, Minnesota, offers a full menu of backcountry food supplies for your Boundary Waters canoe trip.. Many of you have taken advantage of this service…