The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW – the wilderness part was added recently, so many people just go by BWCA) lies along the very northeast corner of Minnesota’s border with Canada.  The towns of Ely, Minnesota and Grand Marais, Minnesota are the two main destinations for entry points into the BWCA.  A group of us have been doing an annual trip (always the weekend after the walleye opener) for the past 12 years.  You just never get tired of fresh walleye fried in a cast iron skillet over the fire. 

Check out this article for tips on how to go about getting a permit for the BWCA and what to do once you’re in there.  Walleyes grow on trees!