Superior National Forest

The Superior National Forest is located in the northeastern corner of Minnesota.
Where is this Forest?

 

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Location of Forest

Established in 1909, the Superior is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes, and a colorful cultural history. The one million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the Forest. Management by the USDA-Forest Service, under principles of ecosystem management and multiple use, the Forest provides for a diverse community of plants and animals as well as products for human needs. The concept of "all lands" management maintains strong partnerships and collaboration across the landscape. Popular recreational activities include fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, swimming, hiking, snowmobiling, and skiing.  

A decorated Christmas TreeGathering your own Christmas tree or balsam boughs on the national forest is a great way to get outdoors with your family and celebrate the holidays.  You can pick up a permit at any of our Superior National Forest offices.  DETAILS

 

 

 

Superior National Forest managers are conducting a study of roads across the Forest.  This roads study, referred to as "Subpart A", is part of the implementation of the national 2005 Travel Management Rule, 36 CFR 212.   For more information, visit ROAD STUDY AHEAD.

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The Arbor Day Foundation is featuring the Superior National Forest as the Trees in Memory and Trees in Celebration national forest. 

Through this program, people may make donations to the Foundation and receive commemorative cards celebrating an event or in memory of a loved one.  With each donation, the Foundation commits to plant trees on the designated Forest. 

To learn more, go to:Foundation logo 

 

SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS INFORMATION

Under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act, funds are authorized for projects that protect, restore, and enhance fish and wildlife habitat; improve the maintenance of existing Forest Service infrastructure; protect and enhance ecosystems on the national forests; and restore and improve land health and water quality. 

  

FIRE Information        Wildland firefighter

  

 Learn about prescribed fire on the Superior...

 

Superior National Forest managers are conducting a study of National Forest System (NFS) roads across the Forest. This roads study, referred to as “Subpart A,” is part of the implementation of the national 2005 Travel Management Rule, 36 CFR 212.   To learn more, visit the Planning page

Features

Moose in Minnesota

moose

Tribal governments, agencies and organizations have teamed up to gather more information that may explain higher than expected mortality of adult moose and a noticeable decrease in reported moose sightings over the past few years. 


America's Great Outdoors

islands on lake superior at 20 below zero

A promise to future generations.


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Spotlights

Air quality cam spotlight

The Boreal Forest

This archived image is from a webcam which is part of our air quality monitoring system.  Click for current images of the Forest.

WTIP Radio Hosts "Tofte and Gunflint Ranger District Update"

Recreation and road updates for the Tofte and Gunflint Ranger Districts

Superior National Forest together with WTIP 90.7 FM Grand Marais community radio is broadcasting weekly updates for visitors planning a trip into the Tofte and Gunflint Ranger Districts.