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The threat of wildfires will continue for as long as the blow-down area remains a source of fuel, but almost a decade later, the area has changed significantly. Tangles of twisted trunks and shattered limbs have collapsed and new vegetation is thriving in the spaces between. Wildlife has forged new trails, created new dens, and discovered new places to forage as the cycle of nature continues.

Fire Safety

Fires are as common in the natural environment as wind, rain, and snow. In a typical summer, lightning strikes will start fires that are usually contained by burning themselves out or through the intervention of forest service firefighters.

But fires are also started by human carelessness: It is estimated that 50 percent of the fires in the BWCAW are caused by out of control campfires. Every paddler venturing into the BWCAW should check for potential fire restrictions before leaving home. In some cases, camp stoves may be required. For current fire restriction information contact any Superior National Forest District Office call (218) 626-430 or visit www.fs.fed.us/r9/superior.