Fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) was lights out. I mean amazing. Our crew of six men enjoyed all you can eat fresh caught walleye cooked in a skillet over a wood fire five ...

ELY, Minn. — The big bull moose was on the portage trail, mere feet from where Miles Larson and three buddies were walking while portaging their canoes on a trip that took them through portions of ...

“We are go canoeing!” my two-year-old exclaimed, wriggling out of her sleeping bag. “Get up, Mommy! We are go canoeing!” The sun had just risen on the first morning of our five-day wilderness canoe ...

TERLINGUA, Texas — Paddling the Rio Grande River offers a unique adventure in the southwestern United States, but it is a wilderness trip for experienced and well-prepared paddlers. Choosing a time ...

DULUTH — Laura Arneson and four friends reached the Arctic Ocean after canoeing 400 miles down Alaska’s Noatak River last July. From the river mouth, their destination, the town of Kotzebue, was just ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- This summer, mark your calendar for the “Wilderness Adventure Series,” in which Staten Islanders will get to explore a bountiful of outdoor activities with family and friends ...

In ten days, on January 28 at precisely 9:00 a.m., the Boundary Waters Canoe Alternatives (BWCA) permits for the 2026 season will be released to the public. If you’re a frequent visitor to our ...

Fishing lore says it's bad luck to catch a fish on the first cast. Catching one on the second? Bring on the luck. The day's first crappie bit Mike McBride's small jig on cast No. 2 during a sunny, ...

Several years ago, I bought a used Old Town Osprey canoe from a woman who sold it to me after her husband and paddling partner had passed away. The agreement, aside from the cash, was that the canoe ...

Whether you’re a waterfowl hunter, an angler, or both, you’ve likely pondered the canoe vs kayak question. Each watercraft has its merits, and they’re both excellent choices for traversing small ...