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05/04/2025 11:15PM |
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04/28/2025 04:23PM |
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05/05/2025 10:01AM |
There may have been a small window at first for free?
I must of got mine about 1996.
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05/05/2025 10:32AM |
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05/05/2025 10:44AM |
For the BWCA you get a 50% discount on entry fee.
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05/05/2025 10:39AM |
Mocha: "that pass gets you admission for free to all National Parks and any other places?"
Yes,it is also intresting if you lose it it can't be replaced,you have to buy a new one Senior pass or some call it a old Geezers pass
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04/28/2025 02:07PM |
Pinetree: " Access
Effective May 1, 2025, the Superior NF boat launch parking at Saganaga Lake will be under federal management and will continue to require a fee to park there. Cost is $5 a day or $20 a week for visitors using the parking lot/boat launch for the BWCAW or for property owners.
Alternatively, the public can purchase the American the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass for $80, Senior, or Access pass that covers the standard amenity day use fee. "
Best ten bucks I ever spent. That is not a typo. :-)
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04/28/2025 09:15PM |
brulu: "Mocha: "I thought the USFs grand marais office won’t be open, how can you buy a pass?"
FYI the Kawishiwi and Gunflint ranger stations will still be open as I understand it, just not staffed at a level high enough to issue BWCA permits to anyone who wants to pick theirs up there.
They will still be issuing PMA permits in person (with an email option as well), and even BWCA permits to those who have PMA reservations.
This is as per the email I got about my PMA permit options."
APRIL 24TH UPDATE USFS;
Updated ranger office hours are online at fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/offices. The Tofte office is the only one of five, including the headquarters in Duluth, that will be open on weekends from May through September.
The staffing deficit and reduced office hours at ranger stations isn’t new. The Forest Service, which manages the 3 million-acre Superior National Forest and the BWCAW, last year put a hiring freeze in place for this summer. The Tofte and Gunflint office hours were reduced last August because of a lack of workers.
Workforce cuts this winter through the Trump administration also have hampered the agency. One employee who requested anonymity after probationary workers were fired and others felt compelled to retire early said that the SNF staff was “in crisis mode” and already was down 100 workers to 250.
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04/28/2025 03:33PM |
gravelroad: "Pinetree: " Access
Effective May 1, 2025, the Superior NF boat launch parking at Saganaga Lake will be under federal management and will continue to require a fee to park there. Cost is $5 a day or $20 a week for visitors using the parking lot/boat launch for the BWCAW or for property owners.
Alternatively, the public can purchase the American the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass for $80, Senior, or Access pass that covers the standard amenity day use fee. "
Best ten bucks I ever spent. That is not a typo. :-)
Yes bought mine like 25 years ago,now price is $80.00, PLUS maybe $10.00 handling fee. Still one heck of a bargain. SENIOR PASS
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04/28/2025 08:07PM |
The “guides landing” on cty rd 81 just past the chikwauk museum, I thought was a county landing just like the sag landing. I wonder how they can take something that’s owned by the county and call it theirs. Also, how will they staff it to collect fees? It’s usually pay the box and take the parking tag. Never heard if that situation was abused.
The things the feds decide to spend money on just baffles me sometimes.
I wonder if the usfs law enforcement also got chopped?
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04/28/2025 09:43PM |
Cook County government:
HomeGovernmentDepartmentsAuditor TreasurerBusiness LicensesSag Lake Parking Permits
Saganaga Lake Parking Permits-$75.00
Planning a trip into the Boundary Waters and need a place to park your vehicle?
Day, week, or seasonal parking permits are needed to park at the Boat Landings on Saganaga Lake, located at the end of the Gunflint Trail.
Day and week passes are available at the parking areas (look for the pay box).
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04/28/2025 09:19PM |
Mocha: "I thought the USFs grand marais office won’t be open, how can you buy a pass?
The “guides landing” on cty rd 81 just past the chikwauk museum, I thought was a county landing just like the sag landing. I wonder how they can take something that’s owned by the county and call it theirs. Also, how will they staff it to collect fees? It’s usually pay the box and take the parking tag. Never heard if that situation was abused.
The things the feds decide to spend money on just baffles me sometimes.
I wonder if the usfs law enforcement also got chopped?"
The way I read it is that the USFS is going to manage it, not own it. Maybe the county or whoever was running it before would have closed the access if the USFS didn't step in?
Just speculating?
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04/28/2025 09:29PM |
Pinetree: "brulu: "Mocha: "I thought the USFs grand marais office won’t be open, how can you buy a pass?"
FYI the Kawishiwi and Gunflint ranger stations will still be open as I understand it, just not staffed at a level high enough to issue BWCA permits to anyone who wants to pick theirs up there.
They will still be issuing PMA permits in person (with an email option as well), and even BWCA permits to those who have PMA reservations.
This is as per the email I got about my PMA permit options."
APRIL 24TH UPDATE USFS;
Updated ranger office hours are online at fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/offices. The Tofte office is the only one of five, including the headquarters in Duluth, that will be open on weekends from May through September.
The staffing deficit and reduced office hours at ranger stations isn’t new. The Forest Service, which manages the 3 million-acre Superior National Forest and the BWCAW, last year put a hiring freeze in place for this summer. The Tofte and Gunflint office hours were reduced last August because of a lack of workers.
Workforce cuts this winter through the Trump administration also have hampered the agency. One employee who requested anonymity after probationary workers were fired and others felt compelled to retire early said that the SNF staff was “in crisis mode” and already was down 100 workers to 250."
That's a good point Pinetree, while not closing altogether, they are reducing hours, and most ranger stations won't be open on weekends at all.
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04/29/2025 07:35AM |
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04/29/2025 08:56AM |
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04/28/2025 10:37AM |
Effective May 1, 2025, the Superior NF boat launch parking at Saganaga Lake will be under federal management and will continue to require a fee to park there. Cost is $5 a day or $20 a week for visitors using the parking lot/boat launch for the BWCAW or for property owners.
Alternatively, the public can purchase the American the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass for $80, Senior, or Access pass that covers the standard amenity day use fee.
Passes can be purchased at all Superior NF district offices or online at https://store.usgs.gov/. Superior NF will accept Cook County’s annual pass at the Saganaga boat launch location for this season only.
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04/28/2025 12:37PM |
Pinetree: " Access
Effective May 1, 2025, the Superior NF boat launch parking at Saganaga Lake will be under federal management and will continue to require a fee to park there. Cost is $5 a day or $20 a week for visitors using the parking lot/boat launch for the BWCAW or for property owners.
Alternatively, the public can purchase the American the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass for $80, Senior, or Access pass that covers the standard amenity day use fee.
Passes can be purchased at all Superior NF district offices or online at https://store.usgs.gov/. Superior NF will accept Cook County’s annual pass at the Saganaga boat launch location for this season only. "
One more reason why I proudly use Seagull Outfitters even after getting most of my own gear!
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04/28/2025 12:59PM |
SaganagaJoe: "I believe my senior pass covers all costs?Pinetree: " Access
Effective May 1, 2025, the Superior NF boat launch parking at Saganaga Lake will be under federal management and will continue to require a fee to park there. Cost is $5 a day or $20 a week for visitors using the parking lot/boat launch for the BWCAW or for property owners.
Alternatively, the public can purchase the American the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass for $80, Senior, or Access pass that covers the standard amenity day use fee.
Passes can be purchased at all Superior NF district offices or online at https://store.usgs.gov/. Superior NF will accept Cook County’s annual pass at the Saganaga boat launch location for this season only. "
One more reason why I proudly use Seagull Outfitters even after getting most of my own gear!"
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04/28/2025 08:52PM |
Mocha: "I thought the USFs grand marais office won’t be open, how can you buy a pass?"
FYI the Kawishiwi and Gunflint ranger stations will still be open as I understand it, just not staffed at a level high enough to issue BWCA permits to anyone who wants to pick theirs up there.
(Edit: it's true though that hours will be reduced, not open at all on weekends)
They will still be issuing PMA permits in person (with an email option as well), and even BWCA permits to those who have PMA reservations.
This is as per the email I got about my PMA permit options.
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05/03/2025 10:58PM |