Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE)
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CCC Camp Mercer interpretive trail update
March 6, 2021 ICORE’s Camp Mercer Trail partnership with the Northern Highlands American Legion State Forest, Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS), MECCA Trails, Wisconsin Historical Society and Mercer Library delivered exciting outcomes this winter. ICORE entered into a Land Use…
Read MorePenokee Rangers 2020/2021 season update
Although our winter only gave us a little more than the minimum snow to operate our two northern Iron County trails, the snows that did find their way up here came at just about the most perfect times. The Rangers’…
Read MoreWhere are the XC Skiers & Snowshoers in the Spring? MECCA Trails Winterfest!
Mercer, WI – Cross country skiing can be great in the spring, and the recent snow makes this an ideal time to visit MECCA trails to participate in one of the Winterfest events running through March 28, 2021. The events…
Read MoreICORE holds work bee at Deadhorse Ruffed Grouse Management area
Mercer, WI – Eleven members of the Iron County Outdoor Recreational Enthusiasts (ICORE) gathered at the Deadhorse Ruffed Grouse Management Area on Friday, November 20, for a work bee to trim brush and clear the trail. Volunteers came ready to…
Read More2020 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…
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