Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE)
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2020 Paddling events
June 10, 2020 The Loony Paddlers, a women’s paddling group that meets on Wednesday mornings, is continuing its summer schedule with modifications for increased social distancing and safe practices. This group is organized by Kit Bogenschneider, who communicates with the…
Read MoreCurly-leaf pondweed removal
June 10, 2020 Several ICORE members were part of a volunteer curly-leaf pondweed removal effort last weekend. Curly-leaf pondweed is an invasive aquatic plant that can outcompete native underwater plants, form dense mats that interfere with recreational activities, and cause…
Read MoreGogebic Range Health Foundation to host online fundraiser
The Gogebic Range Health Foundation will be hosting their annual Christmas In June Fundraiser on Facebook Live on June 28, 2020, from 3-6pm. The event will be filled with entertainment, live auctions, and live interviews with community members, and organizations….
Read MoreHurley Non-Motorized Trail progress
June 7, 2020 The ICORE Trails Committee continues working on the proposed non-motorized trail between Hurley and Montreal. This spring we worked with the City of Hurley and helped them submit a $28,750 grant proposal to Wisconsin DNR. The grant…
Read MoreICORE Adopts trails in TFSWA
June 1, 2020 ICORE has officially applied to “adopt” the Deadhorse Trail and the Hidden Rivers Trail in the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area. Adopting a trail means that we have pledged to provide at least a certain number of…
Read MoreMoose in Iron County
Jenna Malinowski, wildlife biologist with the Wisconsin DNR, reports that the annual statewide moose observation report shows Iron County with the greatest number of observations statewide. From Jenna: “It’s likely that the majority of our bulls frequenting Wisconsin come from…
Read MoreDeadhorse 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…
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