Events and Activities : Boundary Waters Canoe Area Youth Trek (limited to 5 youths)

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Youth Trek
July 28 - August 4, 2024; Cost $500/youth (Ages 14-18) - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
MANDATORY Training day will be July 18 from 4:30PM-9PM.
Participants will explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness - the most vast wilderness in the lower 48 states and home to loon, moose, wolves, and black bear- in northeast Minnesota. If you have a bit of canoeing experience and the strength and spirit to explore, this trip may be for you! . You will paddle across wilderness lakes, portage canoes and packs, fish for fun and food, read maps and use compasses, live in tents without leaving a trace, cook meals in wilderness areas, and learn about the ecology of this magnificent area. Tents, backpacks, canoes, cooking gear, food, and transportation from Fontana Interpretive Nature Center are all provided. (Maximum of 5 youth to attend)

Stipends and scholarships are available to help offset costs.

The trip is offered in partnership with Buchanan and Benton County Conservation. Register by visiting www.mycountyparks.com/Buchanan