Safety and Outdoor Ethics
The Superior National Forest provides a natural arena for a wide variety of fun and exciting outdoor activities. The safety of visitors and the forest itself is everyone's responsibility. Being prepared for whatever mother nature has to offer and being able to minimize our impact on the land should always be a priority.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Visitors face inherent risk of adverse weather conditions, isolation, physical hazards and lack of rapid communications. Do not rely on a search and rescue, it may not be possible. Be prepared! Prevent the need for a search and rescue operation that may impact the integrity of the wilderness area or put lives in danger.
It is your responsibility to acquire and maintain necessary skills for primitive travel by foot, canoe or other non-mechanical means. If you lack the appropriate skills for remote backcountry travel, consider using a professional guide.
Practice Leave No Trace Ethics
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
To learn more, click here to link to be redirected to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Tread Lightly
Learn more about making sure your next outdoor adventure maximizes fun but minimizes the impact to the forest, making sure we have quality conditions for everyone experiencing the forest.