Friends of the Superior National Forest

06/08/2026

The work of caring for the BWCAW takes a community.
We’ve been training alongside U.S. Forest Service rangers, to help maintain the trails, portages, and campsites we all love.

From pouring rain to chest-deep flooded portages, every challenge has come with plenty of laughs, learning, and unforgettable experiences.

Want to give back to the wilderness and have an adventure while you’re at it? Join us on an upcoming volunteer trip!
Learn more at the link in our bio.

06/08/2026

At Friends of the Superior National Forest, we've been working hard alongside U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest rangers to build the skills and experience needed to safely lead volunteers into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Together with Forest Service staff, Student Conservation Association(SCA) volunteers, and Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa(CCMI) crews, we're helping care for the trails, portages, and campsites that make the BWCAW such a special place. The work isn't always easy—we've been soaked by rain, waded chest-deep through flooded portages, and tackled plenty of challenges along the way. But through it all, the laughs, smiles, and sense of purpose have never stopped.

We can't say enough about the incredible rangers who have shared their knowledge, mentorship, and passion for stewardship. Their expertise helps make this work possible.

The wilderness belongs to all of us, and caring for it takes a community. If you've ever wanted to give back to the places you love, now is your chance.

We have volunteer trips coming up, and we'd love to have you join us for an adventure!

Check out upcoming opportunities and get involved:
https://www.friendssnf.org/get-involved

05/25/2026

🏕️ Backpack into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and make a real impact this summer.

Join us June 5–8 for the Eagle Mountain Trail Maintenance Trip with Friends of the Superior National Forest. Volunteers will spend 3 nights camping along the Eagle Mountain Trail while helping reopen a backcountry campsite, clear trail, and prepare the area for the 2026 season.

This is your chance to give back to the wilderness while experiencing Minnesota’s highest point, beautiful lakes, and unforgettable backcountry camping.

Friends SNF provides:
✅ Food
✅ Tools & safety gear
✅ BWCAW permits
✅ Training & guides
✅ Group camping equipment

All you need is your backpacking gear and a willingness to work hard and have fun.

📍 Eagle Mountain Trailhead
📅 June 5–8
🎒 Registration: $100

Learn more and register at FriendsSNF.org

U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest

05/18/2026

3 nights. 1 mission.
Join us June 5–8 in the BWCAW near Eagle Mountain — Minnesota’s highest point.
We’ll backpack in, clear trail, restore a campsite and enjoy the wilderness.
Adventure + impact in the backcountry. 🥾🌲 https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/k-LvMpQeo7kuuJAXGM4P0w U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest

05/12/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to our community hike at Pincushion Mountain this weekend.

It was a beautiful morning to spend some time on the trail, visit the overlook, and talk about upcoming stewardship work in the Superior National Forest. We appreciated the chance to connect with both familiar and new faces.

Thank you to Crosby Bakery for providing cookies for the hike, and photographer Kim Nelson for some great photos!

We’re looking forward to more hikes and volunteer events throughout the season.

05/07/2026

Spring has sprung, and we need your help June 5–8 on the Eagle Mountain Trail for a weekend of campsite and trail maintenance!

Join us for a light backpacking volunteer trip as we show the trail to Minnesota’s highest peak some much-deserved love. We’ll spend the weekend working on trail and campsite improvements, enjoying the outdoors, and, of course, climbing Eagle Mountain together.

Whether you’re passionate about hiking, conservation, or simply looking for a rewarding weekend outdoors, we’d love to have you join us. Expect hard work, great company, and beautiful North Shore views.

📅 Dates: June 5–8
📍 Location: Eagle Mountain Trail
🎒 Light backpacking required

Please see the signup link below for more information and to register. We hope to see you on the trail!

https://www.friendssnf.org/get-involved

05/07/2026

Join us this Saturday at Pincushion Mountain Trailhead for a relaxed morning outside. We’ll visit a scenic overlook, share recent stewardship work, and talk about how you can get involved in the Superior National Forest.

You’re welcome to drop in, even if you don’t plan to hike.

We’ll be there from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. It’s free to attend, and registration helps us know how many to expect:

Stewardship is stronger when we do it together. Browse Friends of the Superior National Forest's upcoming projects and join a community of volunteers helping to protect the forest.

05/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Wilderness First Aid this weekend for two full days of hands-on learning, problem-solving, and a little bit of trail-side improvisation.

Huge appreciation to our instructors who made it all possible and all the partner organizations that showed up ready to learn.

Want to see more opportunities like this? Let us know in the comments.
You can also find upcoming volunteer opportunities here: https://www.friendssnf.org/get-involved

04/30/2026

Looking for an great way to spend a spring morning outside?

Join us next Saturday at Pincushion Mountain Trailhead for a casual meet-and-greet, a short hike to a scenic overlook, and a look at some of our recent invasive species work.

Not up for hiking? Stop by anyway—we’d be glad to meet you.

We’ll be there on May 9 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The event is free, but registration helps us plan ahead: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/N1FVHxJQWVraYCym2MkUyQ

12/30/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to say thank you to the incredible volunteers, partners, and supporters who made 2025 such a meaningful year for the Superior National Forest.

Because of you, this year we:
🌲 Planted more than 2,000 trees
🥾 Cleared and improved 5.5 miles of trail
🌿 Removed invasive species from two recreation areas
🏕️ Maintained three Forest Service campgrounds
💪 Contributed over 2,000 volunteer hours caring for the Forest

We’re deeply grateful for this community and excited for what’s ahead in 2026. Thank you for caring for the Superior National Forest alongside us.