The NORTHWOODS: As the Upper Midwest is affectionately called, is a four season wilderness paradise. Images in this portfolio have been made in northern Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, and northern Minnesota. True confession; As the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) has become a bit more popular, I found my canoe drifting across the border into the Quetico Wilderness of Canada. These special places are as wild as any I have found in my travels. Wolves howl, loons scream, and the tapestry of landscapes will drum your pounding heart. However, if you are unprepared the weather and bugs will swallow you. But with proper planning, the experiences will fill your soul with a lifetime of rewards.