Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE)
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Deadhorse Trail is open
The Deadhorse Trail in the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area is open this winter! According to ICORE Board member Diane O’Krongly, the town of Mercer will plow an area for parking on Popko Circle, giving local residents and visitors easy…
Read MoreICORE receives Gogebic Range Health Foundation grant
January 13, 2020 Hurley, WI – Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE) has received a $20,000 grant from the Gogebic Range Health Foundation. ICORE President Mike Ondresky said the funds will be used for improvements to the Hurley Trailhead on…
Read MoreICORE trail ride
Eleven ICORE members and friends met on Sunday, September 29th for a ride on the newest sections of the “Heart of Vilas County” bike trail, including the loop from downtown Manitowish Waters over the Manitowish River and the new trail…
Read MoreICORE Supports pedestrian access at US2 and Highway 51
The ICORE Board sent the following correspondence to Jim Volkmann, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, on September 10, 2019: September 10, 2019 Dear Mr. Volkmann, We are writing you to express our support for pedestrian and bicycle access for the US…
Read MoreICORE Proposes trail to Sandy Beach
The ICORE Board sent the following correspondence on August 7, 2019: ICORE (Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts)P.O. Box 685Mercer, WI 54547 Roy Atkinson, State Trails Council, Bicycling TouringSara Pearson, Forest Recreation Superintendent, NHAL State ForestPhil Rynish, DNR Property Planner, MadisonCraig…
Read MoreNew parking at Hurley Trailhead
There’s more space for parking at the Hurley Non-Motorized trailhead! ICORE had a small gravel parking area added to the trailhead next to the non-motorized trail. Thank you to the members of the ICORE Trails Committee that made this project…
Read MoreTrails Committee receives Walmart Community Grant
July 27, 2019 — The ICORE Trails Committee has received a $500 Community Grant from Walmart. The Walmart Local Community Grant program awards grants directly from Walmart facilities to local organizations in the U.S. These grant funds will be added…
Read MoreMECCA trails incentive funding
May 24, 2019 Mercer, WI – MECCA Ski Club is pleased to offer incentive funding for groups that would like to get out and enjoy our trails. We created this fund from sponsor and skier revenue from the Turtle River Pursuit…
Read MoreNorthwoods Land Trust encourages Iron County conservation easements
Eagle River, WI – Thanks to a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Lake Protection program project, owners of large stretches of natural shorelines on lakes and flowages in Iron County are now being encouraged to consider lasting, voluntary protection of…
Read More2019 Road bike group
A new group is forming for road bike group rides in the greater Mercer area. For starters, rides will begin at Carow Park in Mercer with start time at 7:30 a.m. Ride days are Wednesdays for rides of approximately 40…
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