The Dickinson County Area has so much to offer visitors to this area. Make sure you take the time to visit the WELCOME CENTER downtown Iron Mountain as they have a wonderful staff that can help you find what your looking for.
Unique Attractions PINE MOUNTAIN SKI JUMP - www.kiwanisskiclub.com - Iron Mountain, MI - Located off US 2/141 on Pine Mountain Road. The "King of Hills" is a 123 meter ski slide, the worlds highest artificial ski jump. The scaffold is 186 feet high, the length of the slide is 381 feet. The height of the landing hill is 349 feet and the length of the entire run is 1,440 feet. Estimated speed at takeoff from the end of scaffold is 55 - 60 miles per hour, landing speed is 65 miles per hour. The site is the home of the Continental Cup Ski Jumps held annually usually in February. The event attracts skiers and spectators from around the world.
Scenic Attractions PIERS GORGE - Norway, MI - The most challenging section of whitewater in the midwest, the Menominee River plummets down a 10 foot waterfall and tumbles wildly through canyon walls, forming powerful hydraulics and huge standing waves. A nature trail offers great views of the falls, perfect for hikers, camera bugs and rock hounds. Take US-8 off US-2 in Norway, MI and go 2 miles south. Kosir's Rapid Rafts Offer tours, check out their website at www.kosirs.com or contact them at 715-757-3431.
FUMEE FALLS - Quinnesec, MI - Located on US-2 at the roadside park in Quinnesec, 4 miles east of Iron Mountain. Picnic tables, water and toilets and all is free.
FUMEE LAKE - Iron Mountain, MI - 2 miles east of Quinnesec on US-2, 1 mile north of Upper Pine Creek Road. A natural area with two lakes providing 5 miles of shoreline for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. 137 bird species, 270 plant species and 38 animal-reptile species. Wetlands serve as a wildlife recharge area. No motors are allowed and no hunting or fishing at any time. All is free to the public.
MILLIE MINE BAT CAVE - Iron Mountain, MI - Park Ave off East "A" Street. This unique site is 350 feet deep, with a consistent temperature of 40 degrees, just right for furry little bats that need a place to stay for the winter. Seven species, from 5 states and Canada, making it the second largest known colony of hibernating bats in North America. The bats leave the mine in late April and return in September, making this the only viewing times. Parking lot, walking path, benches and information plaques. Free to the public.
WILD RIVERS INTERPRETIVE CENTER - Florence, WI - Jct US2 & 70. Environmental display of an albino deer, timber wolf, other wildlife. Logging camp exhibits show from the past to the future of forest management. Located places of interest on the 75-mile regional map. Computer kiosk for information to make choices about attractions and accommodations in the area. Nature related gifts, books, posters, photos, post cards, maps and tapes.
