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Above the trees: ziplining offers needed 'Vitamin Nature' during pandemic

Jul 05, 2020 08:41AM ● By Editor

Lee Kerfoot grew up on the same Gunflint Trail as his grandmother. He followed in her nature-loving footsteps by working as a canoe guide in his young adulthood. During these formative years, he came to love the experience of pushing people through their comfort levels and helping them connect with the outdoors. By Jaimee Hood of swnessmedia.com - July 3, 2020

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Jul 03, 2020 07:12AM ● By Editor

District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - July 2, 2020

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Superior National Forest Managers Urge Visitors to be Bear Aware

Jul 02, 2020 05:54PM ● By Editor

Especially when camping, ALL food, cooking equipment, and garbage should be stored out of reach of bears or in a certified bear-resistant container. Be aware that bears may also find anything with a strong or sweet odor attractive such as toothpaste, lip balm, scented personal products, sunscreen, clothing with food odor. From the U.S. Forest Service - July 2, 2020

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Planned Mille Lacs walleye closure implemented to protect fall fishing

Jul 02, 2020 07:45AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - July 1, 2020

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Superior National Forest restricts campfire use

Jun 30, 2020 04:44PM ● By Editor

With the continued lack of moisture and increase in temperatures, potential heat sources such as engines or campfires can easily ignite surrounding vegetation, resulting in a wildfire. From the U.S. Forest Service - June 30, 2020

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Superior National Forest Opens Additional Recreation Sites

Jun 30, 2020 11:58AM ● By Editor

On Wednesday July 1, 2020, the Superior National Forest will open additional recreation sites including some rustic campgrounds. From US Forest Service - June 30, 2002

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New state forest maps help Minnesotans find summer fun

Jun 30, 2020 07:42AM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 30, 2020

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Video: Fishing family rescues bear with jug stuck on its head

Jun 29, 2020 08:16AM ● By Editor

Brian, Tricia and Brady Hurt saw the bear struggling in the water and took action. By Boyd Huppert of KARE 11 News - June 28, 2020

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Forest Service warns of fire danger in Superior National Forest

Jun 26, 2020 05:09PM ● By Editor

With fire danger increasing, in and around the Superior National Forest, campers and day use visitors to the National Forest should be extra vigilant when building and extinguishing campfires. From the U.S. Forest Service - June 26, 2020

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Least Wanted: Potential Great Lakes invasive species are little known but still a big problem

Jun 26, 2020 01:44PM ● By Editor

While aquatic invasive species have already cost Great Lakes governments and industries tens of billions of dollars in recent decades, the push to identify, stop, mitigate and/or eliminate them is a constant battle that often involves obscure species we don’t really hear much about. By James Proffitt of Great Lakes Nows - June 25, 2020

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