Snow! Lots of snow! With one of the snowiest Februarys on record, and snow that has stayed on the ground since the beginning of December, this is a real Minnesota winter. The national forest provides lots of opportunities for enjoying the winter and reminding you that winter is more than just endless shoveling and blowing. Now would be an excellent... READ MORE >
It is midwinter, there is lots of snow, and there are reasonable temperatures – at least compared to the -20s or -30s we’ve had recently. Ski trails on the Superior National Forest are in excellent shape, thanks to the partner organizations who do the grooming. Snowmobile trails are also in good condition. For people looking to get off the trail... READ MORE >
It is December, and we are just waiting for more snow to fall. Some of us are waiting pretty impatiently… it is winter in northern Minnesota, and we are supposed to have plenty of snow by this time. Here at the Forest Service, we’ve been getting plenty of calls regarding cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and the answer is, yes, there... READ MORE >
Despite being fully warned, winter’s arrival always takes us by surprise. Maybe your hose is still out in the yard, frozen into a green stick fifty feet long, or there may be a garden gnome or two looking out from under a hat of snow, wishing he was in the garage with the other garden things. Hopefully, you had your... READ MORE >
Halloween has come and gone, and the national forest has again been spared the agonies of a zombie apocalypse. If you are headed out to the woods to enjoy the last bits of fall before the snow comes down permanently, remember that deer firearms hunting season continues in our area until November 18. Be aware of hunting activity in the... READ MORE >
