Alger County
From Recreation.gov
On July 21, 2025 at 10:00 am ET Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permits will begin releasing on a 6 month rolling window. On July 21, 2025 reservations for January 21, 2026 availability and any earlier January dates will become available. Beginning on July 22, 2025 permit reservations with a check-in date of January 22, 2026 will be available for booking.
Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet of the paved trail was washed out April 28th from recent heavy rainfall and seasonal snow melt.
Gale Warning issued February 10 at 3:22PM EST until February 11 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 10 at 10:56AM EST until February 10 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 3 to 5 feet in ice free areas occurring. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves around 5 to 8 feet in ice free areas expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 10 at 10:56AM EST until February 10 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 feet in ice free areas occurring. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 feet in ice free areas expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays, Huron Islands to Marquette MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. * 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.
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