The Boulder Junction area is a spectacular destination for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Pristine wilderness and a diversity of habitat make the Northwoods one of the best places to see a number of rare and endangered birds.
Boulder Junction is home to an unusual number of albino deer. Residents and visitors sometimes see these shy woodland creatures along the trails and in the secluded forests of the Boulder Junction area. Learn more about The Albino Deer of Boulder Junction.
In Boulder Junction, access to excellent birding and wildlife viewing locations is easy because of the abundance of wild lands available to the public: hundreds of thousands of state, federal and county lands surround Boulder Junction. Over a dozen State Natural Areas preserve fragile ecosystems.
Many excellent wildlife viewing areas can be reached by car. But hikers and paddlers will find a nearly endless array of great birding and wildlife destinations deep in the wilderness.
