Superior National Forest Reminds Visitors of Annual Passes and Winter Recreation Opportunities

Annual Passes & Winter Recreation Opportunities

Duluth, MN – November 21, 2024– While many recreation facilities and activities on national forests do not charge an entrance fee, visitors that enjoy recreating across a variety of public lands may benefit from purchasing an annual pass or Interagency America the Beautiful-The National Parks and Federal Recreation and Lands Pass Series Pass.

The passes are valid for almost 2,000 federal recreation areas across the United States. Participating agencies include the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, and US Army Corps of Engineers. Most interagency passes are available through the USGS Online Store. Passes include the Access Pass (Senior and Military), Lifetime Pass (Senior and Military), Fourth Grade Pass, Access Pass and Senior Pass. Passes can be purchased in person at these pickup locations or ordered online at the USGS Online Store or by phone (888) 275-8747 and received by mail.

For more information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/superior/passes-permits/recreation

Winter recreation on the Superior National Forest is a fun way to get fresh air, exercise, and explore public lands without the crowds. From skiing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, winter camping, dog or kick sledding, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing--the list goes on! The best adventures are made with planning and preparing for destinations within the Superior National Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Practicing winter Leave No Trace Principles such as knowing snow and ice conditions, using a map and compass, preparing for extreme weather, hypothermia, and more, can help keep visitors safe and preserve the unique landscape for future recreation. For trips into the BWCAW, self-issue permits are required for day and overnight use. Read the winter camping and exploring section of the BWCAW Trip Planning Guide on page 11 for more information. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has additional information on ice and cold-water safety: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html

Two young skiers enjoying the Superior National Forest. Photo courtesy of M.C.

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The Superior National Forest is managed in Five (5) districts, with a Supervisor's Office: