This spring, the USFS conducted aerial reseeding over hundreds of acres as part of ongoing efforts to restore a previously pristine area. The Greenwood Fire burned over 26,000 acres in the Superior National Forest (SNF) and earned the title of the most extreme wildfire event of 2021. The post After the Greenwood Fire: reseeding the forest appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Spring thaw means roads and trails in northern MN may be muddy and more vulnerable to erosion. Visitors can follow Tread Lightly principles now and throughout the season while enjoying the outdoors. The post Tread lightly: reducing impact from hiking, biking, road and trail use appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

The administration recently announced a goal to protect 30 percent of lands and waters throughout the United States by 2030. This includes protection from mining impacts near wilderness areas such as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The post Biden administration builds on historic efforts toward clean water appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Along the northern edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) lies an invisible line. The international border stretches over 150 miles of water trail, following the shorelines of Quetico Provincial Park to the north and the BWCA to the south. Careful observers may notice the subtle demarcation of the international boundary as they paddle by. Short metal reference markers are punched firmly into hard granite rock. READ MORE The post How is the international border marked in the BWCA? appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Springtime marks the return of migratory birds to northern Minnesota. In 2003, the Superior National Forest was listed under the National Audubon Society’s Important Bird Area Program. Encompassing 3,900,000 acres, the forest shelters the largest number of nesting birds of any national forest. READ MORE The post Haven for birds and birders: Superior National Forest an Important Bird Area appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Its a new era at Voyageurs National Park - reaching students of all ages with mobile classroom, virtual sessions, teen ambassadors. Young people can learn about the park from near and far, and throughout their educational careers. READ MORE The post New Voyageurs education program reaches students of all ages far beyond park borders appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Minnesota's moose population continues to be stable, according to a recent survey. Learn more about the findings from the MNDNR report and the ongoing conservation efforts in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. READ MORE The post Minnesota DNR survey indicates stable moose population  appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Boundary Waters Heritage Trails is a new non-profit with the expressed interest in promoting and preserving historic trails within the BWCAW. READ MORE The post Advocates aim to save historic BWCA hiking trails appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Wildfire is a normal part of healthy ecosystems in the Superior National Forest. However, USFS personnel are warning that this spring could see a higher incidence of wildfires due to low snow cover and precipitation. As a result, they encourage those who live and recreate in the Quetico Superior region to be watchful. READ MORE The post Minnesota’s dry winter sparks concerns for spring wildfires appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more

Beaches, lighthouses, sand dunes, rare plants, and an old-growth forest make Minnesota Point Pine Forest SNA one of the state’s most unique hikes. READ MORE The post The most unique hike in Duluth that you’ve probably never heard of appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News ..read more