Isabella

26 photos · 2021–2024

26 photographs tagged Isabella, 2021–2024.

Log piles in Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota, with clearing and conifers — Log piles in Superior National Forest in Stony River Township near Isabella, Minnesota. Cut timber is stacked in a clearing, with access tracks running between the piles and conifers along the edge of the site.

Dumbbell Road in Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota, beside a still pond and forest trees. — Dumbbell Road runs through Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota. A still pond reflects the surrounding conifers and leafless trees under a partly cloudy sky.

"No Campfires" warning sign posted on a wooden post in Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota. — This posted notice bans open campfires within the Superior National Forest, a 3-million-acre expanse managed by the U.S. Forest Service in northeastern Minnesota near Isabella. Fire restrictions like this one are typically issued during periods of drought, when dry brush and low humidity raise the risk of wildfire spread. The Superior National Forest includes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where campfire regulations are especially strict due to limited access for firefighting crews.

Rusted folding chair on a wooden plank walkway at Jouppi Lake in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. — Jouppi Lake sits within the Superior National Forest in Cook County, Minnesota, near the small community of Isabella. The lake is one of many small backcountry waters scattered through this stretch of the Superior National Forest, accessible by forest roads and used mainly for fishing and quiet paddling. A weathered folding chair and a short plank walkway mark an informal access point along its shoreline.

Forest Squirrel on burned log — A squirrel rests on a charred log within the Superior National Forest, an area significantly impacted by the Greenwood Fire. This major wildfire, which occurred near Isabella, Minnesota, burned thousands of acres, including portions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Burned forest during Greenwood Fire — Charred trees stand within the Superior National Forest, marking the extensive burn scar left by the Greenwood Fire. This significant wildfire ignited in August 2021 in northern Minnesota, near Isabella, impacting thousands of acres within a region adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Greenwood Fire Superior National Forest — Charred trees stand in the aftermath of the Greenwood Fire within the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. This wildfire burned in August 2021, impacting areas near Isabella and within the broader Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Greenwood Fire consumed over 26,000 acres, leaving behind a landscape of scorched earth and skeletal tree trunks.

Burnt trees in Superior National Forest — Burned trees stand within the Superior National Forest, illustrating the lasting impact of the Greenwood Fire. This significant wildfire ignited in August 2021 near Isabella in northern Minnesota, affecting a substantial area of the forest. The Superior National Forest, which borders the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, is accustomed to natural fire cycles, but the scale of such events has broader ecological implications.

Forest fire in Superior National Forest — Melted cans rest on the charred forest floor in the Superior National Forest, a lasting impact of the Greenwood Fire that ignited in August 2021. This significant wildfire devastated areas near Isabella in northern Minnesota, affecting the landscape within the Superior National Forest and adjacent Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Forest Fire in Northern Minnesota — The landscape near Isabella, Minnesota, displays the aftermath of the Greenwood Fire, which occurred in August 2021. This wildfire significantly impacted the forest and wetland ecosystems within the Superior National Forest, an area adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Sand River in Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota, with autumn trees and reflections in calm water — Sand River in Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota. Autumn light illuminates the river bends, wetland grasses, and mixed conifer and hardwood forest under a partly cloudy sky.

Knotted Pine Bar Sign in Superior National Forest — Snowmobile trail markers on the Superior National Forest trail network near Isabella, Minnesota, direct riders to nearby destinations including the Knotted Pine, a gas, beer, and pizza stop 12 miles away, and the Stony River Cafe in Isabella, 13 miles distant.

Welcome to Mitawan Shores Sign, Minnesota — The entrance sign for Mitawan Shores, a residential lakeside community in Minnesota.

Firewood Stand Under Northern Minnesota’s Night Sky — A small roadside firewood stand sits quietly beneath a star-filled sky near Isabella in northern Minnesota, a gateway community to the Superior National Forest. These honor-system stands are common throughout the Northwoods, supplying bundled campfire wood to travelers headed toward nearby campgrounds, trailheads, and remote lake cabins. Long-exposure headlights from passing vehicles streak across the background, contrasting with the stillness of the surrounding forest and the clear autumn night above.

Burned out road Greenwood Fire Minnesota — A road winds through the Greenwood Fire closure zone within Minnesota's Superior National Forest, showcasing the extensive impact of the August 2021 wildfire. The Greenwood Fire, ignited by a lightning strike in an exceptionally dry forest, burned approximately 27,000 acres, affecting parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

SNF Greenwood Fire 2021 — A road traverses the charred landscape within the Greenwood Fire closure zone in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. This area was severely impacted by the Greenwood Fire, which burned 27,000 acres after a lightning strike ignited the extremely dry forest. Hundreds of US Forest Service crew members were deployed to combat the wildfire, with ongoing efforts continuing in the aftermath. The fire significantly affected this northern Minnesota wilderness, including portions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Isabella.

Stream in the middle of the Greenwood Fire SNF — A burnt forest stands within the Greenwood Fire closure zone near Isabella, Minnesota, part of the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Greenwood Fire, ignited by a lightning strike in an exceptionally dry forest, burned approximately 27,000 acres in 2021. Following the extensive wildfire, the US Forest Service deployed hundreds of crew members to manage the area, with 97 personnel continuing operations in the aftermath.

A home in the middle of Greenwood Fire — A home in Isabella, Minnesota, stands within the Superior National Forest, showing the aftermath of the Greenwood Fire. This significant wildfire, ignited by a lightning strike, consumed 27,000 acres across the forest and parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. While hundreds of firefighters initially battled the blaze, a smaller contingent of 97 crew members continued working in the closure zone to manage its lasting effects.

Greenwood Fire Burn Area at Sunset — A Forest Service road traverses the burn scar of the 2021 Greenwood Fire in Superior National Forest, northeastern Minnesota. This wildfire, ignited by a lightning strike in August 2021, consumed over 27,000 acres of drought-stressed timber.

Greenwood Fire damage in Northern Minnesota — Within the closure zone of the Greenwood Fire that burned from August to September near Isabella, Minnesota in the Superior National Forest.

Greenwood Fire damage near Isabella, Minnesota — Within the closure zone of the Greenwood Fire that burned from August to September near Isabella, Minnesota in the Superior National Forest.

Burned trees in the Greenwood fire closure zone — Within the closure zone of the Greenwood Fire that burned from August to September near Isabella, Minnesota in the Superior National Forest.

Prevent Wildfires sign in the Superior National Forest in 2022 — HELP Prevent Wildfires sign in the Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota.

Island River in the Superior National Forest — Island River in Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota. The river runs through the Pagami Creek Fire zone.

A gravel road winds through a foggy coniferous forest in Superior National Forest, Minnesota, with signs pointing to Dumbbell Lake and Hogback Lake. — A gravel road winds through the dense coniferous forest of Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota. Signs indicate Route 172 and directions to Dumbbell Lake and Hogback Lake. The autumn foliage is visible amidst the evergreen trees, with fog obscuring the distance.

West Baptism River winds through coniferous forest in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. — The West Baptism River flows through the Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota. This waterway is part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a protected region known for its pristine lakes and rivers. The forest itself is a significant ecological area, supporting diverse wildlife and showcasing the natural beauty of the North Shore region. The river's name is believed to originate from early European explorers or missionaries who may have performed baptisms in its waters.

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