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QUETICO SUPERIOR WILDERNESS NEWS:
Three new wildfires spark in the Boundary Waters after lightning storm
Three new wildfires have ignited in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) due to storms that passed through the area on Thursday, June 4. The Superior National Forest (SNF) said that crews have been working on management and suppression techniques. While officials have not issued any closures at this time, they urge people to stay away from areas where crews are working. The wilderness campfire ban will remain in effect through June 30.
Chasing fish on Ogish
What’s more demoralizing to a wilderness canoe tripper than a 30-mph headwind? Facing a grueling 12-hour battle across the Boundary Waters, Chris Pascone pushes his limits to reach Ogishkemuncie Lake. Along the way, he discovers the power of camaraderie, and the fascinating secret behind Ogish’s famous “red-flesh” lake trout.
FIRE UPDATES:
Wildfire updates, park and entry point closures, campfire restrictions. Learn more about prescribed burns, and the history of fire in the wilderness of Minnesota/Canada border lakes region. More >
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