Boundary Waters Canoe Camping » (2ND)

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoor writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a professional outfitter for the Science Museum of Minnesota, a canoeing consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on camping and canoeing. He teaches environmental science and resides in River Falls, Wisconsin.

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.

(1) A Wilderness in Turmoil (2) Planning & Pacing Your Canoe Trip (3) A Maze of Finger Lakes, Portage Trails, and Confusing Bays (4) Favorite Routes--Where Solitude Still Remains (5) Federal Regulations and Rationale (6) Selecting and Outfitting Your Canoe (7) Padding & Portaging Your Canoe (8) The Right Stuff (9) Fast Fixin's (10) A Bomb-Proof Canoe Camp! (11) Bothersome Beast and Ornery Stingers (12) Dangers, Safety, and First Aid (13) A Magic Day in the BWCA (14) Advice from the Experts (15) Appendixes