Boundary Waters 101: A Primer for America’’s Favorite Wilderness

Jim Rahtz has spent more years than he cares to admit canoe camping and backpacking, with water often being a focal point of his adventures. He entered his first canoe race in 1978 and took his first trip to the Boundary Waters in 1988. In addition, Rahtz has received certifications as a kayak and paddleboard instructor. As a freelance writer and photographer, his work has won multiple awards; appearing in national publications and websites such as The Boundary Waters Journal, Paddler, Camping Life, Canoeing.com and TheTrek.co. This is his fifth book on the outdoors.