FUMEE LAKE
2 miles east of Quinnesec on US-2, 1 mile north of Upper Pine Creed Road. A natural area with two lakes providing 5 miles of shoreline for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing & horseback riding. 137 bird species, 270 plan species and 38 animal-reptile species. Wetlands serve as a wildlife recharge area. No motors are allowed and no hunting or fishing at this time. Free!

SUMMER BREEZE CAMPGROUND...............906-774-7701
North of Jct. US-2 / M-95
Second road (Twin Falls Rd.) to the left off M-95. 70 large pull-through sites with water & electricity, 19 sites with sewers, tenting area. Swimming pool, swings, ball courts, pool table showers, indoor bathrooms, laundry room and phone. Open May 1-Oct. 15.

KEYES LAKE CAMPGROUND...................715-528-4907
3 1/2 miles from Florence, WI on Hwy. 101
Open year round. 35 sites, 20 with water and electricity, 11 remote. Camp store, laundry, ice, propane, showers, flush toilets, dump station, playground. Heated apt. sleeps 8, partly furnished. 5 minutes from national forest & rivers. Snowmobile trail access. Tube rental. Open in winter.

LAKE ANTOINE COUNTY PARK & CAMPING...906-774-8875
Iron Mountain, MI
1 mile east of US-2/141 near north city limits (Lake Antoine Rd.).
80 sites, electricity, concession stand, grills, flush toilets, showers, water, swimming beach, boat launch, dump station, fishing.
Open Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day.

CARNEY LAKE STATE FOREST CAMPGROUNDS
North from Iron Mountain 6 1/2 miles on M-95 to Merriman, turn east on Trail Road, 4 miles to campground. 14 natural sites, vault toilets, water, swimming beach, boat launch, fishing. Very scenic area , pathway. Non-winterized.

GENE'S POND-STATE FOREST CAMPGROUNDS
6 1/2 miles west of Theodore via Cty. Rd. 581, Cty. Rd. 422 and Campground Rd. 14 rustic sites, vault toilets, water, boat launch, fishing, a 2.3 mile nature walk. Non-motorized.

NORWAY LAKE PARK & CAMPING
Felch, MI Located 6 miles north of Felch on Cty. Rd. 581. Water frontage, electric service, swimming, 30 rustic sites, vault toilets, water and boat launch. No motors on lake. Open thru November 30th.

STROMBERG PARK & CAMPGROUND
Hardwood, MI
Primitive, toilets, boat launch, fishing, non-winterized.

SAWYER LAKE PARK & CAMPING
Channing, MI
(known as Gus Newberg)
4 miles north of Channing on M-95, west on Sawyer Lk. Rd.
35 rustic sites, 60 picnic sites, water, vault toilets, boat launch and swimming beach. Site of Tip-Up Town fishing derby and ORV races each February.

WEST BRANCH FOREST CAMPGROUNDS
Ralph, MI
7 miles north of Ralph on Cty. Rd. 581
24 rustic sites, vault toilets, water, fishing and canoeing.
Non-winterized.

CORNISH PUMP MUSEUM
Iron Mountain, MI
Two blocks west of US-2 on Kent Street. The museum's
focal points are an 8 1/2' WW II glider replica and a 725
steeple compound condensing engine. Rising 54' from
the engine room floor and documented as the Nation's
largest engine capable of pumping 4.5 million gallons daily.
Admission: Adults-$4, Ages 10-18 - $2, 10 and under-free.
Open daily. Summer 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Noon-
4 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Day - Labor Day. Spring/Fall hours
phone: 906-774-1086.

MENOMINEE RANGE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION MUSEUM
Iron Mountain, MI
One block east of US-2 at 300 East Ludington Street.
Over 100 dramatic, turn-of-the-century exhibits of life on the Menominee Iron Range. Thousands of artifacts are displayed in authentic settings.
Admission: Adults-$4, Ages 10-18 - $2, 10 and under-free.
Summer: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Spring / Fall: Phone 906-774-4276.

HOUSE OF YESTERYEAR....................906-774-0789
Iron Mountain, MI
Located at the US-2/141 junction, 3 miles east of Iron Mountain. Museum contains over 30 vintage autos from 1904-1949, hand operated vacuum cleaners, dog powered washing machine, foot operated dentist drill, farm implements dating back over 150 years, including a self-raking McCormick Reaper, guns up to 400 years old.
Admission: Adults-$5, Ages 5-12 - $2.50, 5 and under-free.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Open June thru August.

IRON MOUNTAIN IRON MINE............906-563-8077
Vulcan, MI
On US-2 10 miles east of Iron Mountain
Guided underground mine tours by train, through 2,600
feet of underground drifts and stopes to see the reality of
iron mining. Largest rock shop in Upper Michigan. Group
rates and tours by appointment.
Admission: Adults-$7, Ages 6-12 - $6, 6 and under-free.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Memorial Day -October 15.

IXL HISTORICAL MUSEUM..............906-498-2498
Hermansville, MI
IXL is derived from the working "I excel", a mark of the superiority of the Wisconsin Land & Lumber Company products. It was built in 1881, a richly preserved memorial of the great timber era. Enjoy office equipment, furniture, and tools, elegant furnishing, ceiling Fresco, machinery, and flooring samples.
Open: Memorial Day thru Labor Day, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. CT. Special groups by appt.

JAKE MENGHINI HISTORICAL MUSEUM......906-563-5586
Norway, MI
8th Ave., 1 block north of US-2, between Chestnut & Maple Street.
An old log cabin carriage stop, disassembled and reconstructed, displays items from Jake's personal collection. Exhibits change yearly. Railroads and mining were themes for 2000, emphasis on Norway history.
Open: Memorial Day thru Leif Erickson Festival, the Sat. prior to Columbus Day in Oct. Free-donations appreciated.

ST. MARY'S IN THE PINES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Ralph, MI
Located on Cty. Rd. G67 in Ralph
This tiny building in Ralph was officially dedicated in 1922. Services are no longer held here. the church is open for tourist viewing.

PINE MOUNTAIN SKI JUMP
Iron Mountain, MI
Located off US 2/141 on the Pine Mountain Road.
The "King of Hills" is a 123.5 meter ski slide, the world's 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 end of scaffold is 55-60 miles per hour, landing is 65 miles per hour.
The site is home to the Continental Cup Ski Jumps held annually in February. The event attracts skiers and spectators from around the world.

MILLIE MINE BAT CAVES
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 the 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. They leave the mine in late April and return in September, making this the only viewing times. Parking lot, walking path, benches, and informational plaques. FREE!

WILD RIVERS INTERPRETIVE CENTER........715-528-5377
Florence, WI
Jct. US-2 & 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.

NICOLET BREWING TOURS........................715-528-5244 / 800-887-9985
Florence, WI
2299 Brewery Lane
Tours daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., reservations appreciated. Brewery, beer garden, gift shop, festivals.

COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.......906-776-7469 / 888-770-7469
Iron Mountain, MI
104 East B Street
Live theater, professional, semiprofessional, educational. Concerts, art gallery, calendar of events and rentals available.

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