BWCA Temporary Closure 7/14/26

[CaptainOllieWest]

I just saw this posted.

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All Boundary Waters entry points closed through Friday due to wildfires - CBS Minnesota https://share.google/4e3BNsRVbHPEELaOX

 

[Alan Gage]

Here is a non-Facebook link for those that don't use the service:

Forest Service to Shut Down Entire BWCA Due to Concerns Over Wildfires - Paddle and Portage

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[BWCA66]

It's one of those weeks - highs in the humid 90's everyday and lows in the 70's at night that are miserable for camping anyway but I do feel for all the outfitters who will be losing at least a week of business.

 

[Steve in Idaho]

Surprised to read that one fire is a controlled burn that flared up. Traditionally here, they do most controlled burns just before the rainy season going into fall/winter.

Do they allow mechanized firefighting like the Superscoopers in the BWCA?

 

[Neophyte]

As much as Canada has been on fire over the last few years I’m surprised they’re doing controlled burns at all. But admittedly my knowledge of forest management is lacking.

 

[Neophyte]

Hey Neo, you do realize that the BWCA isn’t in Canada right?

Why yes, I did remember that right after I hit Post Reply. Which is always the best time for such things. Regardless, it still seems pertinent so I’ll leave it as is.

 

[Steve in Idaho]

My friend who just came out of BWCA says he saw no smoke. With so much of Ontario on fire, I suppose this closure is partially about firefighting resources being spread pretty thin.

 

[Steve in Idaho]

Hey Neo, you do realize that the BWCA isn’t in Canada right?

Why yes, I did remember that right after I hit Post Reply. Which is always the best time for such things. Regardless, it still seems pertinent so I’ll leave it as is.

Actually, I think that's relevant. As I understand it, we share firefighting resources with Canada to some degree. So that should be in mind.

 

[CaptainOllieWest]

Camps are sinking canoes so they don't burn.

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