In addition to possibly washed-out or slippery, muddy roads, motorists should be on the lookout for wildlife, like this moose who is sampling the gravel on South Gunflint Lake Road to see if it still contains some winter salt.
The Forest Service is advising visitors to take extra caution in driving roads on the Superior National Forest this spring.
Why? Melting snow along with partially thawed conditions has created hazards in some areas, such as soft roadbeds, wash outs where culverts are frozen or failed or where melt water has eroded the roadway, and water across roads.
These conditions are widespread across the forest and may persist for the next two to three weeks, depending on the weather.
Forest Service staff have not been able to officially sign or close all of the affected areas. If you encounter these conditions, it is best to turn around rather than get stuck in the mud or trapped in deep or moving water.
For more details regarding road conditions in a particular area, contact the local Forest Service office at 387-1750.
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