It’s All Home Water | A Northern Light

Encompassing over 1,000,000 acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is in peril from a proposed toxic copper mine on the park’s boundary. Patagonia ambassador Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate paddles through the northern Minnesota wilderness to give voice to a silent, pristine place.
A film by Riverhorse Nakadate and Tony Czech

[@thelocal713]

Riverhorse Nakadate was my Creative Writing Teacher about a decade ago…he was legendary! Even the most stressed and uptight students had absolutely respect and admiration for him.

[@laurenedele5886]

Riverhorse was my AP English teacher five million years ago. Glad to see he’s doing well!

[@helenk299]

The language used is just so captivating. I could listen to this guy talk any day!

[@milesnolte6413]

Riverhorse never disappoints. One of the best outdoor writers and voices of our generation.

[@nickjones9304]

The BWCA is the crown jewel of my home state, Minnesota. If you have never been, put it on your list for must visit places. It's one of "Nat Geo's 50 places of a lifetime" for a reason. This place is medicine to the soul. HUGE thanks to Patagonia for bringing light to what's going on in terms of Mining efforts!

[@jgill4798]

Beautifully filmed. Been to the Boundary Waters and Quetico a dozen times and look forward to many more trips to nourish the soul. The thought of it being polluted just breaks my heart. If you feel the same please align with “Save the Boundary Waters” and/or “Boundary Waters Action Fund” to stop the mining

[@tbhayt]

Beautiful film. Truly breathtaking. And what a heartfelt narration! You could really hear his weathered soul, and the depths of his serenity in that natural environment. I find it hard sometimes, to come to terms with the fact that so few seem to value the natural world, so few recognise the power of nature to heal us, and connect us with our roots as individuals and as a species. We need nature, its coarseness, its unforgiving, unsympathetic exterior humbles us, keeps the hubris of mankind in check.

[@stanisbaratheon1]

Watching this was like a salve for the soul. The importance of protecting the Boundary Waters cannot be understated. I have been fortunate enough to experience the Boundary Waters in all of its beauty on two long trips - it's a sacred place, and one worth far more to the world than a thousand mines could ever make in a lifetime of revenue.

[@zachkern5925]

Thank you to Patagonia for bringing attention to the beauty of the unbridled wilderness that is the BWCA, and what Polymet Mining is trying to do. This film brought me to tears, knowing that people in this world would destroy something so majestic, simply for monetary gain.

[@ER_aka_RAM]

That canoe is beautiful … the cinematography, stunning, and the capturing of a moment, perfect.

[@BarneyBos]

This is beautiful. From an Englishman who envies the freedom of access to nature and waters in USA. Please continue to fight for it.

[@mattski1979]

Yosemite National Park did that to me. Lived there from Spring of 2000 to September 2002. Sick video. I'll let people know. Thank you for this. I appreciate it. .

[@elijahsiems8766]

Amazing film and what could be better then knowing that your English teacher is the star of the film.

[@johnstewart9691]

This man’s voice is almost more soothing than Morgan Freeman’s voice. Very well done video.

[@dylannew8875]

He was my senior English teacher in high school. Hands down the nicest guy.

[@bretschueneman1222]

Sounds like josh Lucas

[@CelticRedhead09]

This is absolutely stunning. Beautifully written, filmed, and felt. Thank you, and may we all come together to prevent harm to this irreplacable space.

[@maryfernstrum844]

Thank you Patagonia for your support of the Boundary Waters, MNSTOP Minnesota State Taxpayers Oppose PolyMet and Twin Metals, two copper sulfide mines, one threat.

[@barbaradurr4170]

Es heißt Macht euch die Erde Untertan. Es heißt nicht, dass ihr die Erde zerstören sollt. Saint Exupery lässt den kleinen Prinzen sagen dass wir nur mit dem Herzen gut sehen können. Danke

[@daveenyart]

Thank you, thank you. I've taken some BWCA trip with my sons. In the future when my sons and grandkids return from a canoe trip I will asked them, "How are the lakes?". I pray that they reply, "The lakes are good grandpa".

[@swoops8659]

beautiful Mr. Nakadate, i hope your son does big things ;)

[@alotorre91]

Hey this was my English teacher! What an amazing video!

[@debbiehartmann1467]

I have gone to the BWCA for 33 years in row. This video is amazing and speaks to my heart.

[@pjIslandbwoy13]

I can put this on repeat the whole day and have the same energy and positivity he is sharing to us all. Bigup!

[@ClarissaJacobson]

This was amazing thank you Patagonia for doing this for the BWCA

[@harrison1671]

I was torn between so many emotions throughout this video. Am I to consume this video and go back to hoping it will all sort itself out? Has history taught me nothing?

[@AaronShafferMPLS]

What a wonderful short film. Amazing work and thanks to everyone involved for bringing attention to this potential injustice. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness should be fully preserved, with no exceptions, forever.

[@WhiteBuffalo032]

Save our wilderness areas. No compromise. Thank you.

[@hajospathe1754]

Thank you Patagonia for this film - A Love letter to Wilderness. A Love letter to our beautiful world. Read by an amazing voice and captured and filmed by another but different company! Thanks for thinking different and sustainable! :)

[@__GaryHarris]

Pure Poetry of the Wilderness.

[@nathankossak1858]

I was lucky enough to be able to experience the boundary waters around age 13 on a week long canoe trip. The experience has never left me, it truly is the most amazing wildness I have ever explored. I hope it can remain as wild and pristine as it was when I explored it many years ago.

[@blankspaceadventures]

You should try to make it back there then!

[@Lewey8705]

Be sure to fight against the proposed mines. We Minnesotans need all the help we can get! The trump administration is dangerously close to pushing this through.

[@barbaradurr4170]

​@@Lewey8705 ist es jetzt unter Biden besser geworden? Saint Exupery lässt den kleinen Prinzen sagen dass wir nur mit dem Herzen gut sehen können.

[@johnrscarr]

This is so damn beautiful. Thank you.

[@PalCan]

Amazing. Brings a tear to the eye. Love from Canada

[@petecumming2793]

Beautiful. The mine also threatens the Quetico Provincial Park just north of the BWCA in Canada another world class canoe camping area.

[@WatchableWildlife]

Yes, paddled in the Quetico back in the late 1960's - extremely beautiful country!

[@VV-gx6sl]

Haha haha that’s maybe the time i was being thought about :)

[@GreatThrill]

Wow. This really captures what it is like there, and what would be lost if mining begins. Excellent work.

[@matthewlole7819]

What a profound start to a video with a truly moving and soothing speaker. Chills. Such beauty

[@smehall11]

My first experience of paddling was introduced to me in these waters. I cheerish that feeling, the sights, the cold, un-polluted lilly pads linning the prestine waters. Hope these waters, or any water sheds are not ruined or exposed to human destruction.

[@woodlandium]

Wonderful,, magestic wilderness, thank you

[@21Swayzee]

Amazing story, and hits home, as we continue to fight against the building of a Ferrochrome plant in the heart of the great lakes...Sault Ste. Marie.

[@HarrisClifford]

Boahhh that film hits me hard, how deep and real, so right . Wow wow wow 🥺🥺 Right now i cried a little bit, thanks for this unreal film and story, its just unique 🖤🖤🖤🫶

[@graysonnolan4153]

This truly captures the beauty of this place. Well done!!

[@polinamal8802]

One of your best yet @Patagonia.

[@Max02Max02]

His narration feels just as appropriate in Alaska when you get away from the city

[@BryanDore]

Patagonia always does beautiful work but this was especially poignant. Thank you!

[@artpake2476]

The narration in this video is spectacular!!!! The scenery is the most amazing of what nature has to offer us. Very well done!!!

[@luciearl]

AWESOME video. Almost in tears over the beauty, the tranquility, the continual risk it faces.

[@paintedwolf7145]

"We should never take what we cant put back"

[@barbaradurr4170]

Wie wahr und ein guter Leitsatz für das Leben.

[@RiverWhisperPrd]

Connected and spiritual...well done

[@marjorieherderhorst3487]

This a beautiful trip. My son, grandson and great grandson did this a few years ago. Keep nature clean!

[@woodbox50]

Thank you, and thank you again many times over. My heart aches for this type of knowing deep within as Riverhorse has shown. As a Fly angler myself nature seeking has been a way of life for myself and partner. BUT, not at this level. knowing is key, seeing is the way. Absolutely spell bounding. Committed to learn and do more about this Mining project. #ItsAllHomeWater.

[@marivogel9964]

So beautiful. Thank you.

[@doorbluff]

Riverhorse!!! Love this.

[@mickeymorgan]

Beautiful, powerful

[@noahludford3667]

Been there, it never leaves me.

[@danwhite6742]

Beautifully said

[@nickkline6956]

This fills my heart.

[@justinburgan]

simply beautiful!

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

Thank you ❤

[@dokuxs]

Beautiful!!

[@thegoodenoughangler]

Breathtaking! Had to watch it twice back to back.

[@DanJimB]

This is unbelievably beautiful.

[@ecosystemmember]

Incredible. Simply incredible.

[@cecilemannion7977]

Stunningly beautiful film.

[@HarrisClifford]

You can‘t do it better, nobody will ever top this, i really believe in that way 🙃

[@Velobetty]

Thank you for this. Really beautiful and moving.

[@buchayy]

Perfect combination of stunning pictures and profound narration. It's captivating

[@D4rthM4u1]

Amazingly beautiful, thank you.

[@jelitank]

what a beautiful film. Such excellent story telling.

[@JackBQuick79]

Im gonna watch this a few times. Tonight.

[@teslamarie_]

So important!

[@robinruns_late8375]

I just love this so much.

[@soccerjockey]

One of my very favorite Patagonia docs!

[@pearlstrong1182]

Beautiful! Makes me stop and take a deep breath.

[@colinthompson5881]

Stunning

[@michelemeixner7604]

The most beautiful video I’ve ever seen...thank you for your poetry of nature. It makes me miss the land of 10,000 lakes, my home, where I was born ❤️

[@SoulRebel440]

This was beautiful 🤩. Thank you for this.

[@TheOutdoorSeeker]

Just beautiful.

[@constancecrassier5243]

thankyou for this beuatiful film & using your platform to raise awareness!!

[@derickbaird5623]

Nice tour of the senses.. 😌😌.... no mine...not ever !!

[@lloydchristmas_iii4310]

beautiful canoe!!! boundry waters will forever be my place

[@TheSlowMusicMovement]

Wonderful video, important message - great work...

[@christopherrigby7207]

Poetic and wise.

[@schoeferfilm]

So awesome landscapes 👏😉👍🏻 #filmmakingismypassion

[@its_paney5115]

This is the best narrating I've ever heard.

[@Foxr6]

So good! I listen to this when I go to bed tonight 😌

[@laffilmfest3759]

Beautiful boat.....nicely narrated....!

[@irunovermountains]

This is brilliant.

[@michelleshainess5208]

So beautifully well done and BWCA is worth saving!

[@RedheadsAdventures]

Perfection.... share away. This needs to go viral.

[@susannechakan4939]

made me cry...

[@drticktock4011]

Incredible! Need to really live!!!

[@dougdavis8986]

Beautiful canoe

[@eatshootdrive]

Beautiful in every way and yet very sad to hear... Is there a petition that we could sign? Any other way to help?

[@me.my.son.and.i]

Can I borrow this guy to read me bedtime stories

[@brentnistler7684]

Very well done

[@giovannipietroarru4768]

Wonderfull..🥰🥰🥰

[@flyfishingguide1991]

Gravity doesn't go away.

[@andreatanchis9789]

Bellissimo...

[@MichalOlender]

very nice job!

[@nathankunik6828]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@juanguerrerofraile520]

hermosa cinematografía, narración fuera de serie y producción general completamente impresionante, una pieza magistral que debería difundirse. Necesitamos más cine comprometido con nuestra naturaleza.

[@josephrios6573]

You can see what nature teaches here and the effect it can have if one lets it

[@yaatubb09]

Great video, beautiful combination of the images and the music which makes it a radcally but powerful message, thanks ! Does anyone perhaps know the names of the music ?