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  1. FR 425 has been closed at the intersection of FR 778 & FR 425. Also the Langley Road has been closed due to running water over the road. about 12 hours ago via web
  2. Due to heavy rains from the past week, please proceed with caution while traveling on the Superior National Forest roads. about 12 hours ago via web
  3. Forest Service Releases Facilitated Learning Analysis of Fire Shelter Deployments on 2011 Pagami Creek Wildfire. See fs.usda.gov/superior 3:12 PM May 31st via web
  4. Due to rains the Superior National Forest closed a section of FR 315 Bow Lake Road. Check: fs.usda.gov/superior; www. boreal.org 6:23 AM May 31st via web
  5. 1st Chance for BIRDING with SNF wildlife whiz Peg R.; Thurs 5/31 @ 3pm & Fri 6/1 @ 7am at Oberg MT; more info @ fs.usda.gov/superior 5:39 AM May 30th via web
  6. THURSDAY: Gunflint RD & North House showing Green Fire; film highlights Aldo Leopold’s extraordinary career; FREE; 5/31; 7 pm; 500 w. Hwy 61 1:15 PM May 29th via web
  7. New documentary on Leopold showing at LaCroix Ranger District & Visitor Info Center. fs.usda.gov/goto/superior/… 12:24 PM May 29th via web
  8. Orchids are blooming near the Echo Trail. Look for them while exploring and leave them be for others to see. 1:08 PM May 24th via web
  9. Hiking? Clean your boots off before and after your hike to prevent the spread of non-native vegetation. 9:27 AM May 23rd via web
  10. Fire Restrictions in the BWCAW are lifted as of May 23, 2012, 7 am. Please be careful with campfires. fs.usda.gov/news/superior/… 7:37 AM May 23rd via web
  11. TUNE in; WTIP; 8:20 am 5/24; Carah interviews Curt Meine, Aldo Leopold’s biographer, Green Fire movie May 31, North House Folk School, 7pm. 6:53 AM May 23rd via web
  12. As of 7:00 am Wednesday, May 23, 2012, campfires will be allowed any time of day in all areas of the BWCAW. 6:38 AM May 23rd via web
  13. History: The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) put men to work on public lands at a time of 70% unemployment in MN and 25% in the U.S. 1:17 PM May 22nd via web
  14. Beginning 5-19-12, campfires, charcoal or wood-burning camp stoves ONLY between 7 pm and midnight in BWCAW. fs.usda.gov/superior 12:38 PM May 18th via web
  15. RE: Highway 1 Wildfire near Ely: updates at inciweb.org/incident/2869/ 12:32 PM May 18th via web
  16. Lake Leander picnic area is now open. 11:17 AM May 18th via web
  17. Please be careful with your campfires this weekend, increased fire activity due to high winds and dry conditions. 11:15 AM May 18th via web
  18. SMOKEY SAYS: Be extra careful with open burning & campfires. Many parts of the Forest are still dry. Follow all fire restrictions. 2:28 PM May 17th via web
  19. DNR will lift burning restrictions for Cook and Lake Counties on May 21. 6:17 AM May 15th via web
  20. Weekend of 5/12&13, the Gunflint Ranger District elevated the fire danger due to low RH’s and high winds. Be CAREFUL with campfires! 6:50 AM May 14th via web