Lea Tramontine, Manager of Iron Mountain Welcome Center
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 and speak with Lea or one of her friendly, helpful staff members as they can give you information on things to do in the area as well as other areas information.
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 skier 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
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
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
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.
Iron Mountain Iron Mine
IRON MOUNTAIN IRON MINE - Vulcan, MI You will never forget the thrilling experience of visiting the Iron Mountain Iron Mine. Watch expert miners operate modern mining machinery as you ride on the underground trains.This fascinating tour, with skilled guides, takes you through 2600 feet of underground drifts and tunnels to 400 feet below the earth's surface to see the reality of iron mining.You can also receive free iron ore samples at the gift and rock shop. On your vacation, visit the Iron Mountain Iron Mine - it will be an exciting and educational experience for the entire family!
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
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.
