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QUETICO SUPERIOR WILDERNESS NEWS:
Chasing fish on Ogish
What’s more demoralizing to a wilderness canoe tripper than a 30-mph headwind? Facing a grueling 12-hour battle across the Boundary Waters, Chris Pascone pushes his limits to reach Ogishkemuncie Lake. Along the way, he discovers the power of camaraderie, and the fascinating secret behind Ogish’s famous “red-flesh” lake trout.
Birch Bay Fire update: cause determined, evacuations lifted near Burntside Lake
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.
FIRE UPDATES:
Wildfire updates, park and entry point closures, campfire restrictions. Learn more about prescribed burns, and the history of fire in the wilderness of Minnesota/Canada border lakes region. More >
PARKS & REGIONS
FOCUS ON MINING :
Stay up to date on proposed mining projects near the BWCAW and Superior National Forest Learn More >
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