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Video: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Preparation and Safety Tips

Wilderness travel offers great personal freedom, but also requires self-reliance and good judgment. By using common sense and following these important safety tips, you can have a safe BWCAW experience. From moosetracksadventures.com - Posted: June 2, 2019

Lake Superior Safety Information

As more people turn to the waters of Lake Superior for fishing and boating, the importance of boating safety can't be overemphasized. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Posted: June 2, 2019

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Poll Reveals Americans' Lack of Preparedness for Natural Disasters

Most Americans (54%) are aware they or their family could be impacted by a disaster in the next five years, yet more than half (51%) do not have an emergency plan in place. From Security Magazine - Posted: July 12, 2019 Read More »

Bugs suck! Here are some bugs we love to hate and what you need to know about them

To arm you for battle: the dope on the bugs we love to hate. By Dan Schneider of Cottage Life - Posted: July 9, 2019 Read More »

Video: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Preparation and Safety Tips

Lake Superior Safety Information

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Featured Articles

Poll Reveals Americans' Lack of Preparedness for Natural Disasters

Bugs suck! Here are some bugs we love to hate and what you need to know about them

‘Death by GPS’: Officials warn against trusting tech in the wilderness

Video: Staying safe on Lake Superior

What to do if you encounter a bear?

A primer on life jackets: Especially in cold water, they can save your life

County Encourages Residents to Register for CodeRED Alert System

Severe Weather

Emergency Preparedness Kit Essentials for Summer Storm Season

Trails & Roads

Backpacking with Dogs: A Practical Guide

Who To Call?

If you need help, here is where you can call to chat with an expert.

Injuries

7 myths about mosquitoes debunked

Public Safety

Survival expert's advice: Prepare an emergency plan

Campfires & Wildfires

Rain helps fight fires in NW Ontario, Red Lake travel restricted

Lake Superior & Inland Waters

Great Lakes drownings high in number, but often preventable, safety group says

Announcements

Cook County Sheriff's Office answers questions about new Hands Free Law

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