Canoeing in solitude

If you’re in the mood for a quiet canoe ride, you must take a trip to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeast Minnesota. In today’s photo, we’re on Birch Lake but the Boundary Waters wilderness stretches for 240 kilometres along the border within Superior National Forest. Known by those seeking solitude, Boundary Waters is one of America’s most beautiful and remote locations. Formed long ago from the scraping and gouging of glaciers, the area is distinct with its rugged cliffs, canyons, and thousands of lakes and streams. More than 2,000 kilometres of canoe routes are enjoyed by thousands of people every year.
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