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DNR to phase reopening of its campgrounds in June

May 23, 2020 07:03AM ● By Editor

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that public and private campgrounds may reopen beginning June 1, if they create a Preparedness Plan and follow State of Minnesota campground guidelines. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 22, 2020

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Video: High-climbing bear caught on video in northern Ontario

May 22, 2020 08:39PM ● By Editor

Footage showing bear near Lake of the Woods perched on the highest branches of a tree is delighting viewers online. By Amy Hadley · CBC News - Thunder Bay · May 22, 2020

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Two North Shore Invasive Species projects receive Forest Service Funds

May 22, 2020 11:14AM ● By Editor

Forest Service Funds Partnerships to Address Invasive Plant Impacts in the Great Lakes Region. From the USDA Forest Service - May 23, 2020

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Isle Royale National Park further delays opening, ferry service canceled for summer 2020

May 21, 2020 06:11AM ● By Editor

The National Park Service announced that the remote Lake Superior park may open for the 2020 season in late June or July. No firm date was given. Ferry transportation to the island has been canceled for the summer, and the island’s Rock Harbor Lodge will remain closed for the season. By Emily Bingham from mlive.com - May 20, 2020

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What is — and isn’t — allowed when camping in MN this Memorial Day weekend

May 21, 2020 05:36AM ● By Editor

All campgrounds, aside from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Voyageurs National Park, are closed due to the coronavirus — as they have been for over two months. By Cody Nelson of Minnesota Public Radio News - May 21, 2020

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

May 19, 2020 07:55AM ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - May 18, 2020

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Businesses that get people outdoors open in time for summer adventures

May 19, 2020 07:46AM ● By Editor

Now that overnight campers can go to the BWCA, businesses like Voyageur North are hopeful that business will soon pick up again. By Ryan Compeau of KBJR-TV - May 18, 2020

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Campers Mostly Out Of Luck This Memorial Day Weekend Due To COVID-19 Restrictions

May 17, 2020 07:35AM ● By Editor

Pitching a tent in the back yard could be as good as it gets Memorial Day weekend. Camping in state parks and private campgrounds remain off limits under the Governor’s latest executive order. By Bill Hudson of WCCO-TV - May 16, 2020

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Paddling Lake Superior is 'like reading a new book every season'

May 16, 2020 09:36AM ● By Editor

Originally from the Sault, Sorokopud moved to British Columbia and the Yukon to pursue her career. In 2012, she made her return, taking up residence in her cottage home on the shores of Lake Superior. By Violet Aubertin of Soo Today - May 16, 2020

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Minnesota National Forests to Reopen Dispersed Camping on Monday

May 15, 2020 03:38PM ● By Editor

In addition, the Forests have lifted the current campfire restrictions, visitors are now permitted to have campfires, use charcoal grills, and wood-burning camp stoves on Chippewa and Superior National Forest lands. From the U.S. Forest Service - May 15. 2020

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