From the U.S. Forest Service - February 24, 2026


The Superior National Forest invites the public to the following district office open houses in March and April.

• The Laurentian Ranger District open house is Tuesday, March 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Laurentian District Office, 318 Forestry Road Aurora, Minn. 55705.

• The Gunflint Ranger District open house is Thursday, April 23 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Schaap Community Center, 7401 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, Minn. 55604.

Forest Supervisor Tom Hall, district rangers and project staff will share information about mission-critical work including upcoming road and trail construction, prescribed fire, active management and recreation projects. You can also learn about Forest Service careers and partnership or volunteer opportunities.

About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, aids state and private landowners, and maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.