Ottawa National Forest
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Ottawa National Forest
@OttawaNF
Boreal forest and pristine waters. Located in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, extending from Lake Superior to the Wisconsin border.
Michigan Katılım Haziran 2009
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Area XC Ski Trail Reports can be found:
keweenawtrails.com/trail-reports/
skinnyski.com/trails/ski/lis…

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Meet the pollen wasp (Pseudomasaris vespoides), a solitary wasp that collects nectar & pollen, much like bees! This rare pollinator specializes in beardtongues (Penstemon), helping preserve endangered species like Penstemon haydenii. 🌸🪰
Learn more fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/po…


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National Forest Service Resource Advisory Committee
Meeting on January 22, 2025
fs.usda.gov/detail/ottawa/…

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Press Release : Snowmobile season on the Ottawa National Forest
fs.usda.gov/detail/ottawa/…
📸 USDA Forest Service

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To honor the life of Former U.S. President Jimmy Cater, Forest Service offices will be closed January 9th, 2025.
whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

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Its National Bird Day ! Have you ever heard of Spruce Grouse?
allaboutbirds.org/guide/Spruce_G…
Fun Fact: The Spruce Grouse's digestive organs change with seasonal shifts in diet.

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It's National Play Outside Day *(first Saturday of every month) ! Consider some fresh air and time bundled up amongst the trees ! #PlayOutsideDay

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XC Ski Trail Report ! ❄⛷
The trails on the north end of the forest , Berglund and Courtney Trails, are groomed by Forest Service staff who reported good conditions this week while grooming.
fs.usda.gov/activity/ottaw…

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Looking for winter activities for the kids? Outdoor and indoor activities are included in a colorful publication that highlights themes such as safety, wildlife, and the joy of winter fun. Download a JR Snow Ranger activity book at fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_D…

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Episode 22! 🎉E. Redix, Ojibwe Language Coordinator w/ Grand Portage Band of Lk Superior Chippewa & SNF Archeologist, L. Johnson talk Ojibwe language of original place names in the SNF. U don't want to miss this episode!
On Spotify, Apple Podcasts & ely.org/plan/podcast/

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We have winter sports on our minds! ❄️
Update : the Bergland Trail will be groomed this winter after all !
Visit our webpage for ski maps and links to trail reports. fs.usda.gov/activity/ottaw…

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Your safety is your responsibility! Visit the @MichiganDNR for safety tips and tools for traveling on ice.
michigan.gov/dnr/education/…

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