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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…
Read More >Hurley Council Supports ICORE
From the Ironwood Daily Globe, November 15, 2018: Hurley – The Hurley City Council Tuesday authorized members of the Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts to continue working toward their ultimate goal of expanding a nonmotorized trail from the Montreal River to Cary Park or beyond. Read more at the Ironwood Daily Globe website…
Read More >ICORE and Hurley students reconstruct trail to Corrigan’s Lookout
Upson, WI – On September 25, 2018, community members from several different groups came together to improve access to Corrigan’s Lookout, a scenic vista with views of Upson lake, the Penokee hills, and the vast hardwood forest of Iron County. The original quarter mile trail to Corrigan’s Lookout was located in a low area and…
Read More >July Fundraiser Supports Trail Expansion and Development
Image: ICORE member Karen Hagemann provides some fun and refreshing relief from the heat hosting smoothie making with a stationary blender bike at ICORE’s trail picnic fundraiser. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts recently came together to help raise awareness and funds to continue developing non-motorized trails in the northern Iron County area. Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts,…
Read More >2018 Conservation on Tap
The Iron County Land and Water Conservation Department has announced its 2018 “Conservation on Tap” schedule. These events are held at The Pines in Mercer, and are also sponsored by the Iron County Lakes and River Alliance. Each program is held at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. June 12, 2018: Exploring Early Northwoods Conservation Traditions with…
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