Paddle and Fish on Homer Lake in MN: Roadless Recreation Week

Please join the Izaak Walton League of America and friends to celebrate our National Forest Roadless Areas as part of the national Roadless Recreation Week. We’ll plan to paddle, fish, and explore Homer Lake next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), 18 miles north of Lutsen and just south of Brule Lake on Forest Road 326 on the afternoon of Saturday, August 14th.

Roadless areas represent only about one-third of our total National Forest System. Continued protection under the Roadless Area Conservation Rule is critical for protecting air and water quality, providing habitat for fish and wildlife, and for continued enjoyment of outdoor recreation in natural areas by future generations.

Bring your own canoes, kayaks, personal flotation devices (PFDs), fishing gear, etc., to help us enjoy recreating in a Roadless Area on Superior National Forest. Brief welcome at 1:00 p.m. at the public landing on Homer just off Forest Road 326.  RSVPs not required but appreciated.

Contact Kevin or Gwen at 651-649-1446 or email
gsteel@iwla.org to RSVP or for questions.

Directions (from the south): Follow Hwy 61 north to the town of Tofte, Minnesota. Take the Sawbill Trail north to Forest Service Road 170 (approximately 16 miles). Turn right (east) onto 170, and take this approximately 11 miles until you reach Forest Service Road 326; turn left (north). Continue down 326 for 4 miles until you see a sign directing you to the Homer Lake boat access and parking lot on your left.

Help us celebrate our National Forest Roadless Areas!