Enjoy the many attractions and recreational opportunities the Iron Mountain and Kingsford area of Dickinson County in the Central Upper Peninsula has to offer.

"Art For All," Iron Mountain, MI June 28, 2008. Annual Juried Art Show at Lake Antoine Park from 10 am to 5 pm..

ART WORKS Art Gallery in Iron Mountain, Michigan features original arts and crafts created bylocal Upper Peninsula artists & artisans. Stop by and enjoy these beautiful works of art or pick up that one-of-a-kind piece of art for your home or as a gift. The Art Works Gallery includes paintings in oil, watercolor, & mixed media, note cards, jewelry, carved birds, pottery, fibers, glass, plus much more. Located at 111 N. Stephenson Ave. (Highway US-2), Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Phone 906-774-1540. Open: M-W-Th-F 10:30 to 6;00. Sat 10:30 to 5:00. Sunday 10:30 to 2:00. (central time) Closed on Tuesday.

BADWATER SKI-TERS Water Ski Show, Vagabond Park, Menominee River, Spread Eagle, Wisconsin, 5 miles from Iron Mountain, Michigan. Shows from Sunday, June 8th to Wednesday, August 13th with special shows at 2 pm on July 4th and the Labor Day Show, Sunday, August 31st at 2 pm. Watch awesome skiing and daring jumping. Enjoy amazing barefooting, the ballet line, swivel skiing, strap doubles, pyramids, trick skiing, jumping acts, plus much more. Our Park Rangers, Junior and Homer are back taking care of the park and are as goofy as ever. Concession stand.
Always Fun! Always Free!

Bears Den, Mini-Golf and Go-Karts, Highway US 2, Spread Eagle, Wisconsin. Just 4 miles north of Iron Mountain, MI, 2 miles north of the bridge over the Menominee River (State Line).

Bjorkman's Sleigh Rides, Saddle Horse Trail Rides, Stagecoach and Covered Wagon Trips. W5994 Chapman Rd., off Hwy 8, Niagara, Wl. Phone: 715-251-4408. Just a few miles south of Iron Mountain. Choice of scenic trips: 1 hour, 4 hours, overnight or several days. See the elk. Horseback riding and lessons. Ride in a real stage coach through the woods or take a group out in the covered wagon for a picnic down by the river. Open year round, available for special events. No limit on size of group. Fun trips for the entire family.

Camping: Summer Breeze Campground, 4 miles north of Iron Mountain. Phone: 906-774-7701. Heated swimming pool. 70 shady sites including full hook-ups, electric and water campsites, and tent sites. Dump station, hot showers, camp store, playground, and laundry room. Wireless internet access and dial-up. Open May 1st through October 15th. W8576 Twin Falls Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Pets welcome.

Cornish Pumping Engine at the Iron Mining Museum, Kent Street, Iron Mountain MI, 49801. Phone 906-774-1086. The Cornish Pump was used to dewater the Chapin Iron Mine, considered one of the greatest iron mines in the world. The Cornish Pump was featured in the History Channel's Modern Marvels Series on the World's Biggest Machines. The huge Cornish Pump is a National Historic Site, National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, and a Michigan Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The 725-ton Cornish Pump was capable of pumping 3,400 gallons per minute.

Cross-Country Ski Trails in the Upper Peninsula, Mountain Biking and Hiking in the summer.

DEYOUNG FAMILY ZOO, 5406 County Road 577, Wallace, MI 49896. Located 15 miles north of Menominee, MI on Highway US-41, then turn west at the blinking light on CR 342 to the intersection with County Road 577. South on CR 577 to the DeYoung Zoo. Phone: 906-788-4093. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $5.00 per person, children under 2 years free. Fun for the whole family. See the 21 cats including a white Bengal tiger, Siberian tigers, leopards, African lions, and cougars. Russian grizzly cubs, spider monkey, alligator and other reptiles, camel, baby dromedary camel, a baby Japanese snow monkey, bears, wolves, a huge snake, plus many other animals. Stop by the Family Zoo and enjoy seeing these wonderful animals.

Fall Color Tours in the Upper Peninsula

Fumee Lake Natural Area, 11 miles of Mountain Biking and Hiking trails in this beautiful 1,808 acre area, including two lakes. Snowmobiling in the winter.

Glider Display at the Iron Mining Museum, Kent Street, Iron Mountain MI 49801. Phone 906-774-1086. During World War II, more Waco CG-4A gliders were built at the Ford plant in neighboring Kingsford MI than anywhere else in North America. The museum display features a video showing the manufacturing of the gliders at the Ford plant, photos, newspaper articles and a model of the CG-13 glider.

Golfing at Bomber's Golf Course, Norway MI & Niagara, WI. 9 hole public golf course located on the Wisconsin-Michigan border on the shores of the Menominee River. 2.098 yards for a par of 33. This USGA course designed by Bobby Self opened in 1960 has gently rolling hills leading down to the shoreline of the river. Bomber's BBQ Restaurant and Pub is located in the clubhouse. Pro Shop. Rental cabins available. Menominee River Adventure Center, N22200 Bomber Rd. Niagara, WI 5415. Phone: (715) 251-3110. Fax: (715) 251-1939

The Historic Immaculate Conception Church, 506 Blaine, Iron Mountain, MI. Led by a dynamic priest, the members of this Italian parish built a magnificent church in just 5 months at a cost of only $4,000. Many of the builders were iron miners who donated hours of work after a long day in the local mines.

Hunting Wild Turkeys in the Upper Peninsula

Iron Mine Tours: Highway US-2 in Vulcan. Guided Tours. Ride the underground train back into this Iron Mine. Open Memorial Day through October 15th.

Iron Mining Museum and Gift Shop, Kent Street, Iron Mountain MI, 49801. Phone 906-774-1086. The museum contains 3 primary exhibits: the Cornish Pump, the largest steam-driven pumping engine in the United States; a large Exhibit on the Waco CG-4A Cargo Gliders built during World War II at the nearby Kingsford MI Ford Motor Plant; the largest collection of underground mining equipment on display in Michigan.

Kosirs Rapid Rafts and Rapids Resort, W14073 Cty Hwy. C, Athelstane, WI 54104. 1-715-757-3431. Raft the Wild Peshtigo and the Mighty Menominee Rivers then stay at Kosirs Rapids Resort. Canoe and kayak trips.The resort offers camping, cabins, tavern, restaurant and a game room.

Lake Antoine Park, on the shores of Lake Antoine. Camping, fishing, swimming, boating, picnics, and a playground. Wonderful shallow sandy beach for kids of all ages.

Library: Dickinson County Library. 1 block east of US-2 on Iron Mountain Street. Turn east on A Street or Hughitt Streets. Public Internet Access. Local History & Genealogy Room. Special Events. Phone: 906-774-1218.

Menominee Range Historical Museum. One block east of US-2 on Ludington Street

Mountain Biking in the U.P. Equipment and Rentals, Trails, Races, Events, Wilderness Rides

Morels, Hunting them in Upper Michigan. Where to find them and how to identify them. Get ready for spring.

Movies: Tri-City Cinema 8. US-2 in Quinnesec, 3 miles east of Iron Mountain.

Nicolet National Forest, just 20 miles from Iron Mountain MI in northern Wisconsin. Four seasons of recreation may be enjoyed in the Nicolet - hiking, camping, biking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, bird watching, horseback riding, berry picking, hunting, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. The Nicolet contains Whisker Lake Wilderness, over 7,500 acres of remote dedicated wilderness with walk in camping, fishing and canoeing. The Nicolet is not heavily used and offers a real opportunity to "get away from it all". Enjoy your wilderness experience, then return to comfortable lodging, fine dining and interesting things to do in Iron Mountain.

Northwoods Wilderness Outfitters Outdoor Store and River Trips. N-4088 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI. Phone: 906-774-9009 or 800-530-8859. Your Outfitting Headquarters for Outdoor Adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, Menominee River Country. Canoes & kayaks (sales & rentals), traditional archery supplies, fly fishing equipment, snowshoes, dogsleds, tents, and other outdoor gear available in the Outfitters Store. Two bedroom rental cabin.

Paintball at Thornton's Resort in Crivitz, Wisconsin, just 50 miles south of Iron Mountain. Two fun courses, the Strategy Course and the Grudge Course.

Pine Mountain Music Festival, Opera, Symphony, and Chamber Music. June -July, 2008. A Season of Faity Tale, Myth, and Fantasy. Performances in Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls, and Norway, MI. Tickets and Information: 1-877-PINE-999.

Pier's Gorge   Located on the Menominee River Just west of Highway 8 between Norway Michigan and Niagara Wisconsin. Watch for the signs by the bridge.  Hiking trails, beautiful scenery, and exciting whitewater rafting.

Rafting at Rafting at Kosirs, Thorntons, and Wildman Ranch in Athelstane, WI. Whitewater rafting on the Roaring Rapids of the Peshtigo River near Crivitz, WI or Piers Gorge on the Menominee River near Niagara, WI. Canoe and kayak trips. Camping and cabins

Ski Jumping at the Pine Mountain Ski Jumping Complex, Iron Mountain, Michigan. Mid-February. Giant Pine is one of the highest artificial ski jumps in the world. The Current Hill Record was set at the World Cup Competition in 1996 by Masahiko Harada with a jump of 459 feet (140 meters). Every year in mid February, ski jumpers from all over the world gather at Pine Mountain to challenge the hill and try to break the North American Record. Drive to the top of Pine Mountain to see the jump year-round and imagine the thrill of ski jumping.

Ski jumping at Pine Mountain through the eyes of first graders.

Ski Jumping North American Records set at Pine Mountain, Iron Mountain, Michigan. Since 1939 the U.S. ski jump distance record has been tied or changed hands 16 times at Pine Mountain, the king of American jumping hills.

Snowmobile Trails in the Upper Peninsula. Mountain Biking and Hiking in the summer.

Spread Eagle Art Show, "Art in the Woods", 35th Annual Show, Spread Eagle, WI, 7 miles from Iron Mountain, MI. Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Chuckwagon on US-2 in Spread Eagle, Wisconsin.

Thornton's Rafting Resort, Campground, and Cabins. W12882 Parkway Road, Athelstane, WI 54104. Phone: 715-757-3311. Most thrilling, challenging Whitewater Rafting in the Midwest on the Roaring Rapids section of the Peshtigo River. Rafting trips daily from April through October. Funyaks. Volleyball, Paintball, Fishing, Swimming, Biking, and Hiking. Campground with wooded electric and water sites and 2 bedroom cabins with complete kitchens. Cabins open year round for snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.

Upper Peninsula Veterans Memorial atop Pine Mountain.

Waterfalls in Dickinson County: Fumee Falls is located on Highway US-2 on the north side of the highway between Iron Mountain and Norway. A lovely spot for a picnic.

Waterfalls of Northeastern Marinette County, the Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin. These waterfalls also provide some of the finest whitewater rafting in the Midwest. Most of the waterfalls are in the Crivitz, Amberg and Pembine recreational areas, although there are a few in Florence County. Marinette County is located just south of the towns of Iron Mountain & Norway. Some are only a short stroll, while others require a bit of a hike.

Water Ski Show: BADWATER SKI-TERS Water Ski Show, Vagabond Park, Menominee River, Spread Eagle, Wisconsin, 5 miles from Iron Mountain, Michigan. Shows from Sunday, June 8th to Wednesday, August 13th with special shows at 2 pm on July 4th and the Labor Day Show, Sunday, August 31st at 2 pm. Watch awesome skiing and daring jumping. Enjoy amazing barefooting, the ballet line, swivel skiing, strap doubles, pyramids, trick skiing, jumping acts, plus much more. Our Park Rangers, Junior and Homer are back taking care of the park and are as goofy as ever. Concession stand.
Always Fun! Always Free!

Wilderness Shores, 27 wilderness recreation areas where visitors can explore a variety of memorable outdoor experiences; fishing, camping, hiking, canoeing, hunting, skiing, a nature-watcher's paradise.

Wildman Whitewater Ranch, N12080 Allison Lane, Athelstane, WI 54104. Phone 715-757-2938. Whitewater Rafting in northeastern Wisconsin on the Roaring Rapids of the Peshtigo River and Piers Gorge on the Menominee River. Ropes Course. Mountain Biking. Camping and Cabins on the Peshtigo River. Great Family Vacation. ATV Trail Tours. Snowmobile Trail Tours. Golfing at Bombers Golf Course south of Norway, MI or east of Niagara, WI

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