![Bear “Proof”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63100cbcc2f2b5446ffec362/1695929219091-3GZ15R8MZJM17Y3O0KQE/IMG_9697+crop.jpg)
Bear “Proof”
We think fall is a great time to be in the forest. So do bears. Here are some tips to keep yourself and wildlife safe.
![Getting a Permit for the Boundary Waters](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63100cbcc2f2b5446ffec362/1680455647760-DURD640Q5M0WOFOUOKHM/unsplash-image-JbSFVtr14PA.jpg)
Getting a Permit for the Boundary Waters
Learn more about how to use the Recreation.gov website in order to learn more about a recreational area, review available permits and create a permit reservation online. This video focuses on getting permits for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (or “BWCAW” or “BWCA”).
![Planning for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63100cbcc2f2b5446ffec362/c2097c1e-392d-4cd4-9f8f-7e1c75e7673e/GreyDuckRedKawnipi1.png)
Planning for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Learn more about how to plan a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (or “BWCAW”, or “BWCA”) and some key items that can help ensure you have the best experience possible.