Jim Bjork

The BNA Campground has 6 walk-in, tent only rustic sites. There is Park and walk-in access available from May 24 to August 25 (2019) and backpack through access available any time. 4 of the sites can be reserved through UMD Sports and Rec and two sites are non-reservable. The campground offers access to the Bagley park and trails and the Superior Hiking Trail. There is running water, a single campfire ring, and portable toilet.

RSOP has a lot to offer students and staff at UMD. The gym is well equipped with free weighs and machines. There a dozens of cardio machines; tread mills, bikes, elliptical, stair steppers, and rowing. The gym does get busy especially on weekends and after classes. The rental center staff are especially helpful at getting you fitted and supplied for skiing, biking, skating, and camping. They also offer kayak and paddle board classes and expeditions as well as climbing and ice climbing.

The Boathouse on the Glensheen Estate was built around 1909 to house the Congdon's yacht. It's said to be the last structural (built-in) boathouse on Lake Superior. Recent storms (2017) have taken a toll on the structure although there is a concerted effort to repair and restore the building. You can walk through the Boathouse as part of the Nooks and Crannies tour at the Glensheen.

A ferry trip to the San Juan Islands is a must if you're visiting Washington state. Ferry's leave Anacortes to various islands in the national monument regularly. There is much to explore on the different islands including historic sites, restaurants, rocky beaches, charter fishing, whale watching and more. Many youth camp programs are also offered at various destinations in the San Juan Islands National Monument.