Recovery efforts for the F-16 Fighter Jet recovery are paused for the winter. A modified closure remains in place. Remediation efforts will occur in spring.
Located in Michigan's wild and scenic Upper Peninsula, the Hiawatha National Forest's dramatic shorelines lie nestled up to Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan -- three of the five great lakes. Our lakeshores, lighthouses, islands and abundant snow create a place of respite and play within a day's drive of urban and rural areas of Michigan, Wisconsin, other nearby states and international locations. Learn more: check out these feature stories about your Great Lakes National Forest!
Michigan Audubon is working with the Hiawatha National Forest, recently donating 18 “Poo Poo Screens” or screen coverings for attaching to the ventilation pipe of outdoor restroom facilities, such as vault toilets across the Forest.