Boundary Waters Canoe Camping
- ISBN-10
- 0762706678
- ISBN-13
- 9780762706679
- Category
- Boundary Waters Canoe Area (Minn.)
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot
- Author
- Cliff Jacobson
Description
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), located in northeastern Minnesota, is a legendary wilderness destination for canoeists from around the world. Longtime guide and canoe authority Cliff Jacobson explains the best and safest ways of planning and enjoying a BWCA journey. Includes maps, illustrations, and information on obtaining permits, packing the right supplies, practicing low-impact camping techniques, honing paddling skills, traveling with children, and dealing with hazards on land and water.
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