Photo: Friends of Tettegouche State Park 

From Boreal Community Media - December 31, 2022


The North Shore experienced two major winter storms throughout the month of December, causing power outages, structural damage, and more. 

Many snowshoeing, skiing, and snowmobile trails have been impacted by downed trees around the area. One spot, in particular, is Tettegouche State Park in Silver Bay, Minnesota. 

According to a Facebook post from the Friends of Tettegouche State Park, an organization that 'supports and encourages the Park’s recreational, interpretive, educational and environmental activities, the trails are in need of clearing, but park staff need volunteers. 

The Facebook post continues: "Tettegouche staff have been working hard to get ski trails open, but it might take several weeks and there is more snow on the way. We haven’t had time to check our hiking/snowshoe trails yet either."

Boreal Community Media reached out to Tettegouche State Park staff, who confirmed the need for volunteers. 

"Any volunteer help would be much appreciated", they said. 

The Friends of Tettegouche State Park suggest "strapping on some snowshoes, grabbing a hand saw and/or pruners, and start hiking/snowshoeing a trail, clearing as you go. Bigger trees can be cleared by park staff once the brush and debris have been removed."

If you would like to be directed to a particular area in need of clearing, you can check in with the Tettegouche State Park Visitor Center from 9-3 every day. 

Finally, the Friend of Tettegouche State Park remind people to "please practice safety. Have a plan, let someone else know your plan, wear proper personal protective gear, and only attempt tasks within your comfort zone."

You can call the park at 218-353-8801 for more information or if you have questions.

To learn more about Friends of Tettegouche State Park, visit: https://friendsoftettegouche.org/