BWCAW Tips
We are continually adding more tried-and-true tips to our list. If you have anything to share, please email them to info@portagetrailoutfitters.com.
1) Boil your water! – Gary F. from Milwaukee.
2) Always wear a life jacket - Billy K. from Madison.
3) Bring plenty of food – Sally W. from Los Angeles.
4) Camp with the people you get along with – Steph from Ontario.
5) Bring a current map – Bailey C. from Flint.
Some Area Attractions You might like to visit
Located 8 miles northeast of Ely, MN there are a variety of activities only a short drive away.
- International Wolf Center (Link to http://www.wolf.org/)
Did you know that red wolves are larger than coyotes and smaller than gray wolves or that red wolf packs are generally smaller than gray wolf packs? Find out much more about these interesting and intelligent species at the International Wolf Center.
- North American Bear Center (link to http://www.bear.org/website/)
Wolve’s not you thing? Visit the North American Bear Center to find out why male bears can lose over 100lbs over the winter months, and to see bears live in captivity.
- Dorothy Molter Museum (link to http://rootbeerlady.com/)
Known as the Root Beer Lady, take a guided tour of the home of the last resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Widerness. Find out why she was a beloved host to countless travelers prior to 1987.
