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Effective beginning 06/02/2025: 

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2025 Press Releases

Bear Safety Tips for the Hiawatha National Forest

Release Date: June 3rd, 2025
Gladstone, MI, 6/3/2025—For enhanced public safety, you can take precautions to minimize negative interactions with bears. Though black bears are…

Hiawatha National Forest Seeks Public input on Grand Island Visitor Use Management Project

Release Date: May 1st, 2025
Munising, MI May 1, 2025— The Hiawatha National Forest is seeking input on the development of a management plan for the Grand Island National…

2025 Planned Prescribed Fires on National Forests

Release Date: April 8th, 2025
Gladstone, Ironwood, MI, April 8, 2025— The USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire and Aviation Management Unit is preparing for prescribed fire…

Hiawatha National Forest Brings Winter Trails Day to the Rapid River Ski Trail

Release Date: January 14th, 2025
Rapid River, MI, Jan. 14, 2025—The Hiawatha National Forest and partners are excited to invite you and your family to Winter Trails Day on…