Grand Island National Recreation Area

Gale Warning issued December 29 at 10:06PM EST until December 30 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

December 29th, 10:06 PM — 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI, Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued December 29 at 10:06PM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

December 29th, 10:06 PM — 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI, Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Temporary Area Closure for Big Pines Picnic Area

The Big Pines Picnic Area will be temporarily closed due to timber harvest. Activities in the area may include logging trucks and other equipment. For your safety, please stay alert while in the vicinity and choose another location for recreation.

Hiawatha National Forest Seeks Public input on Grand Island Visitor Use Management Project

The Hiawatha National Forest is seeking input on the development of a management plan for the Grand Island National Recreation Area.

Forest Supervisor's Orders

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line below or at any office of the Hiawatha National Forest.

Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry

Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.

Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed

The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented.