Chippewa National Forest will be celebrating Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday this week at Norway Beach in Cass Lake, and State Highway 46 in Deer River. Angela Stenberg of Chippewa National Forest tells us more. Stenberg also tells us more about the history of Smokey the Bear. Again, these celebrations will take place on Thursday,…
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National Trails Day is this Saturday and Chippewa National Forest is celebrating with a hiking event at Shingobee Hills Recreation Area near Walker. Chippewa National Forest Lead Trails Technician Scott Shipley tells us some of the things they have planned for Saturday. Shipley says there will also be other activities besides hiking. If you do…
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The Chippewa National Forest is looking for students in 8th or 9th grade interested in a career in archaeology to apply for their free Youth Archaeology Workshop on June 11 through 13. Chippewa National Forest archaeologist Sean Dunham tells us more about this program. Dunham says they have already chosen a site to work on…
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After a dry winter many counties across the state of Minnesota have already set burn restricts due to increased risk of wildfire. Mike Stearly of the Chippewa National Forest says they’ve already had to deal with wildfire and encourages people to always check burning restrictions before you start a fire. Stearly shared some more ways…
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