Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Nature preserve · Fall Lake ·
Vast wilderness with canoe routes, lakes, forests, wildlife
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Minnesota Get directions
Vast wilderness with canoe routes, lakes, forests, wildlife
Minnesota Get directions
"I list Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota among the top contiguous-U.S. spots to catch the northern lights beyond Alaska." - Stefanie Waldek
"I include the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota among the best places in the contiguous U.S. (beyond Alaska) to see the northern lights." - Stefanie Waldek
"With more than 1,200 miles of canoe routes, no roads, and minimal development, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness offers pristine skies, wide horizons over mirror‑like lakes, and truly remote conditions that are ideal for aurora viewing—though the lack of infrastructure makes travel more challenging." - Stefanie Waldek
"A vast wilderness area offering a network of lakes and canoe routes, known for its wildlife and serene natural environment."
"An expanse of more than a million acres of boreal forest teeming with lakes, rivers, cliffs, and crags for 150 miles along the Canadian border. It's a local's paradise in winter for wild ice skating, offering solitude and silence."