This collection stems from a journey to northern Minnesota in August, 2015, and focuses on 1) an exciting canoe trip, 2) what we Great Old Broads for Wilderness learned about the area and current mining threats, and 3) extraordinary activism in Ely, Minnesota.

In order, these are:

• Midway through three-week journey: REPORT

• Return from the Minnesota Boundary Waters: Short recap, hopefully more to come

• Minnesota Boundary Waters: Threats, polarization, and amazing activism

• Paul Schurke: Arctic Explorer and Boundary Waters Activist

• Becky Rom: Attorney, Ely native, (canoe trip guide at 14!) and Boundary Waters activist

• Steve and Jane Koschak: Ely natives, owner/operators of River Point Resort, and activists