Weather + High Water Levels: Use caution around piers/launches, shorelines, portages, and when involved in any water activity. Around the forest, there may be fallen trees, high waters, and other hazards. Crews are working hard to access all areas.

The Forest Service is taking the risks presented by COVID-19 seriously and is following USDA and CDC public health guidance as we continue to offer services to the public.

Hiawatha National Forest

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Forest extends free personal use firewood cutting.

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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!

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Hiawatha National Forest Extends Free Personal Use Firewood Cutting
Release Date: Oct 19, 2020
CHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON
Release Date: Oct 13, 2020

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Monarch Migration

In the late summer and early autumn, one generation of monarch butterflies undergoes a mysterious transformation, pausing their development into mature adults. Find out more here!