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QUETICO SUPERIOR WILDERNESS NEWS:
Wildfires burn in the southern part of the Superior National Forest
Crews are battling three growing wildfires that ignited over the weekend in St. Louis County, Minnesota. The fires, which are burning in a mixed forest, were reported on Sunday and Monday. Ground and air support, along with suppression efforts, will continue in the Superior National Forest until further notice. As of May 13, the USFS has closed part of the Laurentian Divide Ranger District to recreational use. We will continue to share updates.
Two magical forest hikes you’ve never heard of – Pine Ridges and Ancient Cedars Trails
Explore two stunning trails on the western end of Minnesota’s arrowhead region, first the two-mile Pine Ridges Trail in Tower, MN. Then a hike amongst towering cedars, which date to the 1800s and were spared from logging.
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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