4/6/2020 – Greetings Sawbill massive. During this really strange and unsettling time, we have been heartened to see the outpouring of love for the BWCA Wilderness and the prioritization of spending time/money on visiting this special place when uncertainty abounds. We have fielded numerous inquiries regarding the status of the BWCA in light of so many high profile closures across the country and world. Right now we are in a holding pattern. In part because it’s still winter on the Wilderness edge, with feet of snow on the ground and lakes locked up tight with ice. As we look forward, we are still uncertain how things will play out. We are expecting some guidance from the Forest Service in the coming days on both the campgrounds outside of the Wilderness in addition to travel/camping inside the Boundary Waters. We will share this information with you as we have it.

To date, “rustic” campgrounds on the Superior National Forest (fee free campgrounds such as Baker Lake, Kawishiwi Lake, etc) have been closed until further notice. No word on Sawbill Lake, Crescent Lake, nor Temperance River Campgrounds at this time. (Again, we are still shrouded in snow in this area, so all camping is basically limited for next month anyway).

While we wait, we are still accepting reservations in addition to fulfilling orders for merchandise and used canoes.

We hope everyone is finding solace in dreams and virtual connection to the Boundary Waters, a beacon of hope right now for all of us.

-Dan