Keep it Wild
Keep it Wild – Safety Tips for Early Spring Paddlers in the BWCAW
In this April 2026 edition of “Keep it Wild,” Tom Yankowiak from the U.S. Forest Service Lac LaCroix district, talks about traveling safely in the early “ice-free” season. He shares some recommendations specific to spring weather and water conditions, offers safety tips and gives paddlers a heads-up about a new map that will be released this spring featuring alternative landing options for historically dangerous areas like Curtain Falls.
“Keep it Wild” is a regular feature of the WTIP Boundary Waters Podcast.
More information about preparing to visit to the BWCAW can be found in the U.S. Forest Service Trip Planning Guide.
Keep it Wild is supported in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
