Gravel Forest Road in Autumn, Superior National Forest

Superior National Forest covers more than 3 million acres of northeastern Minnesota, making it the largest national forest east of the Mississippi River. The Forest Service manages the land for timber, recreation, and wildlife habitat, with birch and aspen stands turning gold and orange each September alongside stands of red and white pine. Gravel and dirt roads, many built originally for logging access, crisscross the forest and remain open to the public for driving, hiking, and hunting. The forest also contains the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness along its northern edge, one of the most visited wilderness areas in the country.

Photo taken in September 2024.