Tahquemenon Falls State Park

Gale Warning issued December 30 at 2:53AM EST until December 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

2:53 AM — 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 feet. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 2:49AM EST until December 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

2:49 AM — 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with localized amounts greater than 8 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

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.