Friends of the Superior National Forest announced its summer volunteer project schedule. Its newsletter said, “Our 2026 summer projects are open for registration. We’re excited to offer several beginner-friendly events alongside some overnight options this year.”
Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to volunteer-powered stewardship of the Superior National Forest. They work with individuals, groups, and partner organizations to maintain trails, clean campsites, and restore natural areas throughout the Forest’s three million acres—including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
You can find more information about these outdoor opportunities on its website: friendssnf.org.
Backpacking the Eagle Mountain Trail Maintenance Trip – June 5-8. Spend 3 nights in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near the highest point in the entire state! Volunteers will clear trails and perform critical maintenance on a backcountry campsite.
Kimball Lake Trail Clearing – June 23. Free and beginner-friendly! Join us for a morning, afternoon, or full day of clearing this scenic 2-mile trail. Located 13 miles from Grand Marais, this is a great project for anyone interested in exploring a beautiful area and helping to improve it. We’ll clear the trail and wrap up by 3 pm. Optional: Join us at nearby Mink Lake for Family Canoeing and Camping Skills Share with Friends of the Boundary Waters from 4-6 pm!
Canoe-In Sioux Hustler Trail Maintenance Trip – July 9-13. Volunteers will canoe to a remote location on the 30-mile Sioux Hustler Trail, deep in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where they will perform much-needed maintenance focusing on trail clearing.
Pull, Plant, Protect – July 22. Volunteers will remove invasive species near Seagull Lake up the Gunflint Trail. This project is hosted by Cook County Invasives Team, but Friends of the Superior National Forest is excited to participate in and support this great work! This event is free and beginner-friendly!
South Lake Trail Maintenance – August 15-22. In partnership with Wilderness Volunteers, we’re leading a long project into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to tackle the portions of the South Lake Trail that are hardest to get to! The project includes scheduled free time to go for a hike, a paddle, or to just relax. Learn more and sign up through Wilderness Volunteers at wildernessvolunteers.org.
