Boundary Waters Wilderness Sign, Superior National Forest, MN

A weathered sign in the Superior National Forest, Boundary Waters, reads "WILDERNESS" and "Closed to motor vehicles and motorized equipment." The sign also states, "It is the policy of this sign manager and protected by Law (16U.S.C. 1131-1136) that it is unlawful to disturb or damage this sign." The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area in Minnesota, managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Its designation protects the area from commercial development and motorized use, preserving its natural character for primitive recreation.