Gunflint Trail businesses to remain open during Spice Lake fire suppression

According to the Superior National Forest, Gunflint Trail businesses north of Grand Marais, MN remain open during the suppression of the Spice Lake Fire.

The Spice Lake Fire is a wildfire that was detected on June 13th between Spice Lake and Ogishkemuncie Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) on the Gunflint Ranger District of the Superior National Forest.

That Gunflint Trail has variety of BWCAW outfitters, cooperators, lodges, restaurants and other amenities for visitors and the local community.

For information on the Spice Lake Fire, the current BWCAW closure area, or current fire restrictions, please visit the Superior National Forest website.