{"product_id":"boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-western-region-the-essential-guide-to-minnesotas-paddling-country-9781643591124","title":"Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Western Region: The Essential Guide to Minnesota's Paddling Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlan your perfect canoe trip in the western BWCAW with 27 entry points and dozens of routes near Ely, Minnesota.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning over a million acres on the US-Canada border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeastern Minnesota is a world-renowned destination for paddlers. With a canoe or kayak, you can paddle its remote lakes and rushing rivers, near waterfalls and through pristine forests. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a weeklong expedition, \u003ci\u003eBoundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Western Region\u003c\/i\u003e by Louis Dzierzak helps you find the perfect route for your ability, interests, and schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1978, this classic guide--and its companion volume covering the eastern region--has been \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e trusted resource for navigating the BWCAW, which offers more than 1,000 lakes, 1,200 miles of canoe routes, and 154 miles of portage trails. This updated edition focuses on 27 entry points near Ely, Minnesota, via the Echo Trail, Fernberg Road, and State Highway 1. For each entry point, you'll find route options for both short and extended trips, with detailed planning information to help you make the most of your time in the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete trip data, including total distance, time, and difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePermit and quota requirements, plus recommended Fisher maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDay-by-day details, including portage info, campsite suggestions, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFishing recommendations for surrounding lakes and rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eExpert tips on navigation and points of interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBONUS: Lake Index for Fishing, covering all 185 lakes featured in the guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Louis Dzierzak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilderness Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781643591124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the muse screaming in his ear was too loud to ignore, \u003cb\u003eLouis Dzierzak\u003c\/b\u003e walked away from a successful advertising career to become a full-time freelance writer. He's written about issues and trends in outdoor recreation for more than a decade. Lou firmly believes that paddling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is the best way to recover from constant publishing deadlines. He lives in Minnesota's Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Louis Dzierzak \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48613986664605,"sku":"9781643591124","price":29.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5df9cc7f-3daf-4039-a837-60449c7f3d50.jpg?v=1783463621","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness-western-region-the-essential-guide-to-minnesotas-paddling-country-9781643591124","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}