In today’s newsletter:
How To Save Our Wild Places From Being Loved To Death
It's time to add an eighth Leave No Trace principle—for social media.
Bill Overturning 20-Year Mining Ban Protecting Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Passes US House
On January 21, 2026, The U.S. House of Representatives voted to overturn federal protections that prevent copper-nickel sulfide mining upstream of the BWCAW, following a joint resolution filed by Minnesota Representative Pete Stauber. The resolution targets lands in Superior National Forest sought by Twin Metals Minnesota, a subsidiary of Chile-based mining company Antofagasta.
Paddlers On The Frontlines Of Conservation
Wild places depend on more than admiration—they need action. These stories highlight how paddlers are stepping into that role, supporting research, documenting fragile ecosystems, and advocating for species on the brink. From tracking declining moose populations to protecting manatees and restoring otters along the coast, see how the paddling community is helping shape a more sustainable future for the waters we explore.
Death Of The Campfire
More trippers are going campfire-free, but should we let the campfire die out?
What Kayakers Can Do To Fight Climate Change
The ability of sea kayaks to get to remote places puts us at spear’s tip of climate change science. We can collect data nobody else can. This puts us on the front lines of this war. So, let’s act like it. It’s time for kayakers to nerd out.
