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ICORE 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 51 and US 2 interchange. We are Board members of ICORE, the Iron County Outdoor…
Read More >ICORE 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 Dalton, Property Manager for the NHAL August 7, 2019 Dear Roy, Sara, Phil and Craig,…
Read More >New 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 happen! This is the latest in a series of ICORE-sponsored improvements for the trailhead, and…
Read More >Trails 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 to the Hurley Non-Motorized Trail Fund to help purchase the Canadian National railroad grade from…
Read More >MECCA 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 and have been awarded a generous grant from the SISU Ski Fest. If you know…
Read More >Northwoods 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 their lake properties. According to Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) executive director Bryan Pierce, the lake…
Read More >2019 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 miles and Saturdays for a longer ride of 50+ miles. Rides speeds from 18 to…
Read More >In memory of Mike Fauerbach
We are saddened by the death of ICORE board member Mike Fauerbach. Mike was an incredibly hard-working supporter of ICORE, the Hurley Non-Motorized Trail, and the Hurley School District. He will be deeply missed by the Iron County community and beyond. From Mike’s family: Mike Fauerbach passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 while doing…
Read More >ICORE explores old-growth
From the Ironwood Daily Globe, January 12, 2019 – MERCER, Wis. – A group of hikers got a chance to see some of Wisconsin’s remaining old-growth timber Friday as the Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts organized a hike into a stand of remnant old-growth white pines near Mercer… Read more at the Ironwood Daily Globe
Read More >Superior Snowshoe Walks announce 2019 season
Our neighbors to the north have announced the 2019 schedule for Superior Snowshoe Walks: Superior Snowshoe Walks 2019 8th Season Walks start at 6:30 pm. Headlights or flashlights recommended. If you would like to try snowshoeing we can provide snowshoes for free to try. For more info call Sam or Anne Davey at 906-932-2020 or cell…
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