Journalist and writer Joe Friedrichs lives near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota.

His books, Last Entry Point: Stories of Danger and Death in the Boundary Waters and Her Island: The Story of Quetico’s Longest Serving Interior Ranger, focus on in-depth storytelling from the canoe-country wilderness. An environmental and outdoor writer, he was recognized with an honorable mention for Journalist of the Year by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists in 2023. His writing has appeared in Backpacker, the Star Tribune, and Minnesota Outdoor News. In 2024, Friedrichs founded Paddle and Portage, a digital media company focused on the Boundary Waters.

Joe will share information about how he collected the stories that are included in the 2024 book, Last Entry Point. Joe will have a slideshow presentation and also have special guests join him for parts of the presentation, including search and rescue volunteers from the Gunflint Trail.

All presentations are family-friendly and free of charge.

Donations are always appreciated. Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway!