This year, more than 2,000 Minnesota K-12 students participated in programs about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and many have been heading into the wilderness this summer on canoe trips. The experiences are organized by the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness.

The “No Boundaries to the Boundary Waters” initiative launched in 2020. Since then, it has steadily grown, especially after restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted. The program provides important experiences, develops future stewards, and meets educational standards in science, social studies, language arts, and physical education.