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Seven wildfires burning in the Superior National Forest and BWCA after lightning storms

The U.S. Forest Service reported seven new lightning-caused wildfires in the Superior National Forest on July 8, most of them inside the BWCAW. The post Seven wildfires burning in...

Superior Hiking Trail celebrates 40 years with a 300-mile party

Plus, Belwin Conservancy opens a rarely seen part of its preserve, and Minnesotans can fish license-free this week.

Boundary Waters Wilderness Closed to Public as Wildfires Surge Across Northern Minnesota

Emergency Closure Order issued for portions of the BWCAW

The USDA Forest Service is closing public access to three wildfire areas within the BWCAW to protect public health and safety, The closed areas surround the Bear Trap, Thumb, and W...

Stewart Trail Fire Prompts Evacuations and Highway 61 Closures on the North Shore

A rapidly spreading wildfire northeast of Two Harbors has forced mandatory evacuations, damaged structures, and closed a major stretch of Highway 61. Driven by dry conditions and h...

Trail to Minnesota’s highest waterfall gets upgrade: Grand Portage State Park receives $1.1M

Minnesota's highest waterfall is getting an upgrade. Grand Portage State Park will use a $1.1 million Get Out MORE investment to upgrade its iconic High Falls trail and boardwalk b...

Forest Service expands closures in Boundary Waters to second area because of wildfires

The Forest Service is closing 13 entry points into the BWCA on Saturday focused in the Ely area as well as access to 15 lakes near Quetico.

Boundary Waters evacuation plan: 8 rangers, 4 canoes and 1 million acres to paddle

The U.S. Forest Service closed the wilderness area early Tuesday after numerous lightning-started forest fires gained strength amid a brutal heat wave.

Live: Sheriff warns of shifting winds as heat and wildfires close Boundary Waters

Wildfires have spread across thousands of acres in Superior National Forest, forcing the closure of the BWCAW and evacuations in some nearby areas.

The Forest Service Has Closed the Most Popular Wilderness Area in America Due to Wildfire Danger

The Forest Service has temporarily closed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as wildfires rage through northern Minnesota The post The Forest Service Has Closed the Most Pop...

Wildfire near Ely likely caused by chainsaw, investigators say

The Birch Bay fire has spread over 35 acres in Superior National Forest. Crews had been preparing for future prescribed burn.

National Park Service Acquires 200 Acres to Expand National Scenic Trail Through Wisconsin

Three new wildfires spark in the Boundary Waters after lightning storm

Three new wildfires have ignited in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) due to storms that passed through the area on Thursday, June 4. The Superior National Forest (...

New Silver Bay trailhead center offers North Shore visitors a place to relax 

North Shore adventurers have a new basecamp. Silver Bay's new downtown trail center sits at the crossroads of major hiking, biking, and snowmobiling routes, offering the perfect sp...

Birch Bay Fire breaks out near Burntside Lake, north of Ely

A wildfire broke out on the afternoon of June 1 near Burntside Lake. Driven by hot, dry conditions and light southeast winds, it spread quickly to an estimated 30 acres by evening....

Minnesota’s most well-trod trail is balancing popularity and preservation

The Bean and Bear lakes loop draws tens of thousands of hikers each year, generating support for the trail while contributing to the wear that threatens it.

New conservation easement protects 928 acres at Wolf Ridge

A conservation easement created in partnership between Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and The Nature Conservancy now protects 928 acres of forested land forever. The cent...

USFS seeks public input on Boundary Waters permit cancellation changes

The Superior National Forest is reconsidering their cancellation policy on Boundary Waters Canoe Area permits. The most visited wilderness in the country requires a permit, usually...

Boundary Waters temporarily closed to all visitors as wildfires spread

The Forest Service officially announced the closure Monday, confirming the BWCAW is temporarily closing to all visitors beginning at 12:01 am Tuesday, July 14. The agency called it...

More than 1,400 acres of forest added to state parks system in Northern Indiana

Salamonie River and Frances Slocum state forests are joining the Indiana State Parks system while keeping current recreational activities.

Two wildfires are burning in northern Minnesota. Here’s the latest.

A fire near Two Harbors is 62% contained, while another in Crow Wing County is 20% contained, officials said Monday.

Minnesota to return thousands of acres of forest to Fond du Lac Band

Lawmakers approved the transfer of land inside the Fond du Lac Reservation that was taken through treaty violations more than a century ago.

Pair of new wildfires crop up in Boundary Waters

Visitors asked to stay away from the area of Tiger and Loon fires. Restrictions on campfires in the Boundary Waters are in effect.

Lightning-caused Long 2 Fire contained in the Boundary Waters

A small wildfire detected in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness last week is now fully contained, the Superior National Forest said in its final update on the fire July 5. T...