Boundary Waters

Author : William Kent Krueger
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781439120019

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Boundary Waters by William Kent Krueger Pdf

Former small-town sheriff Cork O’Connor leads a desperate search-and-rescue mission into the unforgiving Minnesota wilderness in this “gritty, bloody adventure” (Publishers Weekly) from critically acclaimed author William Kent Krueger’s award-winning mystery series. The Quetico-Superior Wilderness: more than two million acres of forest, white-water rapids, and uncharted islands on the Canadian/American border. Somewhere in the heart of this unforgiving territory, a young woman named Shiloh—a country-western singer at the height of her fame—has disappeared. Her father arrives in Aurora, Minnesota, to hire Cork O’Connor to find his daughter. Cork joins a search party that includes an ex-con, two FBI agents, and a ten-year-old boy. Others are on Shiloh’s trail as well—men hired not just to find her, but to kill her. As the expedition ventures deeper into the wilderness, strangers descend on Aurora, threatening to spill blood on the town’s snowy streets. Meanwhile, out on the Boundary Waters, winter falls hard. Cork’s team of searchers loses contact with civilization, and like the brutal winds of a Minnesota blizzard, death—violent and sudden—stalks them.

Author : Daniel Pauly
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781452906461

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Exploring the Boundary Waters by Daniel Pauly Pdf

With more than 200,000 visitors annually, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is among the most alluring wilderness areas in the country, unique because it is most often explored by canoe. Comprised of more than one million acres, the BWCAW is an exceptional combination of expansive wilderness, abundant wildlife, and fascinating natural and human history. Exploring the Boundary Waters is the most comprehensive trip planner to the BWCAW, giving travelers an overview of each entry point into the wilderness area as well as detailed descriptions of more than one hundred specific routes—including a ranking of their difficulty level and maps that feature the major waterways, portages, and the designated campsites. The book is crafted so that readers can design their own route through the almost inexhaustible network of lakes and streams. Daniel Pauly, Boundary Waters expert, worked with the U.S. Forest Service, the Minnesota DNR, and local outfitters to collect and present crucial information here: instructions on about how to obtain a permit, the rules and regulations of the park, safety tips, and suggestions about how to help maintain the ecological integrity of the wilderness. As engaging as it is informative, Exploring the Boundary Waters not only contributes advice on the pros and cons of each route, but also brings the reader a natural and historical context for the journey by offering insight into the pictographs, mining sites, logging railroads, and ruins one may encounter on an expedition. With its accessible and personal style, Exploring the Boundary Waters is the perfect guide for anyone—novice or seasoned veteran—arranging a trip to the BWCAW. A companion Web site for this book, http://www.boundarywatersguide.com, presents useful information that can be downloaded for planning a trip, including gear lists, overview maps, and route updates.

Author : Cliff Jacobson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Boundary Waters Canoe Area (Minn.)
ISBN : 0762776390

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Boundary Waters Canoe Camping by Cliff Jacobson Pdf

Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781452167671

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She Explores by Gale Straub Pdf

For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

Author : Amy Freeman,Dave Freeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1571313710

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A Year in the Wilderness by Amy Freeman,Dave Freeman Pdf

From National Geographic's 2014 Adventurers of the Year, a beautifully illustrated account of a year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Author : Robert Beymer,Louis Dzierzak
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780899974613

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Eastern Region by Robert Beymer,Louis Dzierzak Pdf

With thousands of lakes and streams, over 1200 miles of canoe routes, 160 miles of portage trails, and 2000 campsites, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a true paddler’s paradise. Extending nearly 150 miles in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border, the wilderness area encompasses more than 1 million acres. This Eastern Region edition of the classic two-volume guide has been fully updated by area journalist Louis Dzierzak, with full coverage of 50-plus entry points and routes. Trip descriptions include day-by-day paddling distances, portage tips, and difficulty ratings, and identify the appropriate water-resistant, topographic maps W.A. Fisher maps for each trip. Together, these books deliver everything a visitor needs for the experience of a lifetime.

Author : Stephen Wilbers
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781625841896

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A Boundary Waters History by Stephen Wilbers Pdf

Teasing out the history of a place celebrated for timelessness—where countless paddle strokes have disappeared into clear waters—requires a sure and attentive hand. Stephen Wilbers’s account reaches back to the glaciers that first carved out the Boundary Waters and to the original inhabitants, as well as to generations of wilderness explorers, both past and present. He does so without losing the personal relationship built through a lifetime of pilgrimages (anchored by almost three decades of trips with his father). This story captures the untold broader narrative of the region, as well as a thousand different details sure to be recognized by fellow pilgrims, like the grinding rhythm of a long portage or the loon call that slips into that last moment before sleep.

Author : Betty Vos Hemstad
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0873516478

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Wildflowers of the Boundary Waters by Betty Vos Hemstad Pdf

Arranged by season and including helpful "as seen while hiking" views, this guidebook opens up a world of natural beauty for wildflower watchers in northen climes.

Author : Paul Gruchow
Publisher : World as Home
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1571312358

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Boundary Waters by Paul Gruchow Pdf

Organized by the seasons of the year, Boundary Waters explores the 2.5 million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area that straddles the United States-Canada border near Lake Superior. Gruchow turns a naturalist's eye on a wilderness of wolves, moose, and loons as he visits national parks and other scenic spots. Drawing on the works of Thoreau and Wendell Berry, he explores the relationship of person to place.

Author : Robert Beymer,Louis Dzierzak
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0899976107

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Western Region by Robert Beymer,Louis Dzierzak Pdf

With thousands of lakes and streams, over 1200 miles of canoe routes, 160 miles of portage trails, and 2000 campsites, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a true paddler's paradise. Extending nearly 150 miles in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border, the wilderness area encompasses more than 1 million acres. This Western Region edition of the classic two-volume guide has been fully updated by area journalist Louis Dzierzak, with full coverage of 50-plus entry points and routes. Trip descriptions include day-by-day paddling distances, portage tips, and difficulty ratings, and identify the appropriate water-resistant, topographic maps W.A. Fisher maps for each trip. Together, these books deliver everything a visitor needs for the experience of a lifetime.

Author : Miron L. Heinselman
Publisher : Minneapolis, Minn. : University of Minnesota Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : 0816628041

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The Boundary Waters Wilderness Ecosystem by Miron L. Heinselman Pdf

Contains fifty pages of information on fires in the area and twenty-nine pages on logging in the area.

Author : International Joint Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Water
ISBN : UOM:39015002110347

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Report on the Pollution of Boundary Waters by International Joint Commission Pdf

Author : International Joint Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Sewage disposal
ISBN : UOM:39015067266042

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Pollution of Boundary Waters by International Joint Commission Pdf

Author : Michael Furtman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06
Category : Fishing
ISBN : 0916691055

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The New Boundary Waters and Quetico Fishing Guide by Michael Furtman Pdf

Get this indispensable part of any fishing trip to the Boundary Waters or Quetico. With information on fishing in the twin wilderness areas, this essential guidebook highlights new fishing techniques, new equipment and an index of nearly every lake.

Author : Stephen Wilbers
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781614236245

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Canoeing the Boundary Waters Wilderness by Stephen Wilbers Pdf

Canoeing the Boundary Waters Wilderness: A Sawbill Log continues the story of wilderness canoeing begun in A Boundary Waters History: Canoeing Across Time, this time offering historical information about black bear attacks on humans, loon calls and behaviors, lightning strikes on the waters, the experience of a woman going into labor while canoeing with her husband, the sighting of spectacular northern lights, and reflections on the wilderness experience. All the while Wilbers reflects on experiences canoeing with his family. As in the first book, quotes from some of Minnesota’s well known wilderness authors appear throughout the manuscript.