Forest Statistics

This deep pine forest is a wilderness of rolling hills brimming with aspen, birch and maple, woodland wildflowers and blueberries. It is home to moose, wolves, black bears, loons and migratory birds. In order to survive in the Superior National Forest, these animals and plants have adapted to the thin soils, deep snows, and extreme temperatures. The Superior is a water-rich national forest. Over 445,000 acres, or 695 square miles of the total forest area is surface water! More than 1,300 miles of cold water streams and 950 miles of warm water streams flow within the Superior's boundaries, providing a wide variety of water-based recreation, as well as habitat for a variety of wildlife, fish and plant species.

The essence of the Superior National Forest is the timber wolf, symbolic of the wild, remote country of northeaster Minnesota which is its home. Here is the last stronghold of the timber wolves in the lower 48 United States. Truly a magnificent sight to behold, the endangered timbr wolf is seldom seen by the forest visitor although three to four hundred of these large, beautiful animals still roam the Superior National Forest.

The Superior National Forest contains the renowned Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, containing over 1,200 miles of canoe routes.

Dog Sledding

Areas of Interest

Lying in the heart of the only remaining home range of timber wolves in the continental United States is the International Wolf Center. It is dedicated to educating the world about wolves and promoting the survival of this endangered species as a symbol of wilderness. The International Wolf Center is located next to the Voyageur Visitor Center in Ely, Minnesota. A display, Wolves and Wilderness, relates fascinating information on this much misunderstood species and includes life size mounts of wolves and their prey. You will also have the opportunity to observe a captive pack of wolf pups as they feed, play, and grow.

Christmas Tree Ritual

Resort Naturalists

Towns Nearby