The 20 Best Backcountry Lakes: Land Of 10,000 Lakes
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota
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You can’t reduce this labyrinthine, 1.3-million-acre watery expanse to just one lake. While we guarantee you’ll have a life- list trip if you visit Lac La Croix (pictured), you’ll also create an unforgettable trip if you take the three-day, 38-mile route from Trail’s End to Hunter Island. Get an itinerary perfect for you at backpacker.com/boundarywaters. Contactbwca.com
