That way, she said, "it's not super-exhausting and you can enjoy the Boundary Waters."
She said it's a good idea for first-time BWCA campers to set up one campsite for the whole trip and take day trips from that spot, rather than packing up all your gear to travel - and make camp - every day. Keep in mind, as you do: Your first trip shouldn't be any sort of wilderness odyssey.Īlissa Dahle-Koch, a crew member at Sawbill Canoe Outfitters in Tofte, Minn., recommends newcomers plan a short loop and stay in the woods for three to four days. Once you've picked a spot to start, get a permit. So, if you have a ways to drive, consider finding an entry point near a campground or hotel where you can sleep the night before trekking into the woods. How long will you be driving? If your trip makes for an afternoon or evening arrival, you won't want to head into the Boundary Waters right away - traveling or setting up camp in the dark is a bad idea. It reminded me of all the idiosyncrasies to Boundary Waters life that first-timers might not think about before their first trip in.įor a quieter trip, look for one that only allows paddling.Īnd consider the distance between you and the BWCA. I've been going to the Boundary Waters since I was 9 years old, mostly on trips with veteran campers.īut last month, I took a trip there with four first-timers. Some people hire a guide to plan their trip, pack and gather all the supplies they need, and take them into the woods.īut with a little research and planning, it's also possible to take a first trip independently. Whatever the reason, a trip to the Boundary Waters belongs on any Minnesota summer bucket list.
Or the fact that you have to carry all your belongings in backpacks - and all of your trash back out with you. Or the lack of electricity and cell phone service. Why it's important: We have a lot to gain by getting outdoors.Share your adventures: Inspire other Minnesotans to get out, too!.More resources: Enjoy all the outdoors has to offer in Minnesota.
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