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Superior National Forest
Winter on the Forest
Seasonal changes are a constant in the boreal forests of the Superior National Forest. The days darken, the temperatures cool, and snow falls to land and insulate the forest floor. The Superior embraces these winter months. With three-million acres to recreate and play in, why wait until summer to explore!
Superior National Forest in Minnesota's Arrowhead
Your Northland National Forest
Established in 1909, the three-million acre Superior National Forest is the largest national forest east of the Mississippi River. The Forest is located at the southernmost edge of the boreal forest ecosystem and is home to thousands of clean lakes, rocky landscapes, iconic megafauna, colorful fall foliage and has a rich cultural history. Within the bounds of the Forest is the beloved one million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Bordered by Canada, Lake Superior and Voyageurs National Park, there's truly a superior experience waiting for you.
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Winter Rec
Learn more about winter recreation on the Forest.
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Wilderness
Explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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Holiday Greenery
A forest produces a variety of products which people can harvest, collect, and use.
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Plan Ahead for Your Trip
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A Century Later, Arthur Carhart’s Recreation Plan for the Superior National Forest Lives On
Release Date: Nov 29, 2022
Features
A Century Later, Arthur Carhart’s Recreation Plan for the Superior
On November 8, 1922, Regional Forester A.S. Peck approved a recreation plan for the Superior National Forest drafted and submitted in May 1922 by Arthur Carhart (1892-1978), a young landscape architect from Iowa that worked for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) from 1919-1923.
The Fourtown Fire - Fire Management on Boreal Landscape
Learn about the challenge of managing boreal fuels in a biome where most species have evolved and adapted to fire, where humans are the minority.
Spotlights
Christmas tree and bough permit
Christmas tree permits are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov until January 6, 2023
Know Before You Go!
Be prepared before you enter in the Forest!
Timber Sales
See timber sale information.
Fire Information
Learn more about fire information on the Forest.
