Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Eastern Region: The Essential Guide to Minnesota's Paddling Country...

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Louis Dzierzak

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Eastern Region

Name: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Eastern Region
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ISBN: 9781643591100

The Essential Guide to Minnesota's Paddling Country

Louis Dzierzak

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Wilderness Press
16 June 2026

Limnology (freshwater); Physical geography & topography; Canoeing & kayaking; Camping & woodcraft; Travel & holiday guides

Series: BWCAW Paddle Guides

Plan your perfect canoe trip in the eastern BWCAW with 28 entry points and dozens of routes near Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Spanning over a million acres on the US-Canada border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeastern Minnesota is a world-renowned destination for paddlers. With a canoe or kayak, you can paddle its remote lakes and rushing rivers, near waterfalls and through pristine forests. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a weeklong expedition, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Eastern Region by Louis Dzierzak helps you find the perfect route for your ability, interests, and schedule.

Since 1979, this classic guide-and its companion volume covering the western region-has been the trusted resource for navigating the BWCAW, which offers more than 1,000 lakes, 1,200 miles of canoe routes, and 154 miles of portage trails. This updated edition focuses on 28 entry points near Grand Marais, Minnesota, via the Sawbill Trail and the Gunflint Trail. For each entry point, you'll find route options for both short and extended trips, with detailed planning information to help you make the most of your time in the wilderness.

Inside you'll find:

Complete trip data, including total distance, time, and difficulty Permit and quota requirements, plus recommended Fisher maps Day-by-day details, including portage info, campsite suggestions, and more Fishing recommendations for surrounding lakes and rivers Expert tips on navigation and points of interest BONUS: Lake Index for Fishing, covering all 242 lakes featured in the guide

By: Louis Dzierzak
Imprint: Wilderness Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 6th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
ISBN: 9781643591100
ISBN 10: 164359110X
Series: BWCAW Paddle Guides
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 16 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

When the muse screaming in his ear was too loud to ignore, Louis Dzierzak walked away from a successful advertising career to become a full-time freelance writer. He's written about issues and trends in outdoor recreation for more than a decade. Lou firmly believes that paddling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is the best way to recover from constant publishing deadlines. He lives in Minnesota's Twin Cities.