SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST The Superior National Forest is internationally known for its recreation opportunities. Valued for its boreal forest ecosystem, it is home to clean lakes, rivers, streams, and bogs; abundant winter snow and mild summer temperatures; as well as a rich cultural history. The Superior National Forest is renowned for its vast remote settings, as well as the one million+ acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
BWCAW (within the Superior National Forest)
Ely, MN
Superior National Forest
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It contains 20% of the National Forest System’s fresh water. More than 2,000 lakes are at least ten acres in size.
The American Bird Conservancy named it one of 100 globally important bird areas.
It is home to numerous wildlife species, including eagle, deer, gray wolf, common loon, Canada lynx, moose, otter, snowshoe hare, and black bear.
source: fs.usda.gov/main/superior
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