Schoolcraft County

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 5:01AM EST until December 30 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

5:01 AM — 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft occurring. * WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 2:53AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

2:53 AM — 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Gale 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 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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.