Hike in a National Park without Leaving Iron County

Join ICORE and the Heritage Chapter of the North Country Trails this summer and Fall for FOUR HIKES. JUNE 1st is the first on the schedule- Hike and /or Bike. People can choose to hike only or hike and bike. The hike is about 4 miles. The hike will begin at location #3 off of…

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ICORE WORK BEE AT NEW TOWN OF MERCER TRAIL

Goal of Work Bee is to improve the new trail on the Town of Mercer property.  Improve the route Install directional arrows and more ribbons Cut back pines, raspberry and blackberries thickets Rake trail so it is easier to follow Remove woody debris Remove small fallen trees from the trail. When: May 11, 2024 Time:…

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North Country Trail – Heritage Chapter Happenings

Did you know that there is a National Park running through northern Iron County WI. Yes, the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) is a unit of the National Park System and is considered a national park. The NCT is the longest national trail, stretching 4,600 miles and passing through eight states.  The segment through Iron…

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Ladies Let the Paddling Begin!!!!

Hello Ladies! Our first paddle of the season will be this coming Wednesday, paddling on the Bear River to Murray’s Landing. The water will be 10-15 degrees warmer than some past years, because of the early ice-off and the shallow water. Our first couple of paddles tend to be shorter, a couple of hours, and…

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Another Reason to Get Outside!

Garlic Mustard Hand-pulling Events Volunteers Wanted! Join the NCWMA during our garlic mustard hand-pulling events this spring. Garlic mustard is non-toxic and is pulled up easily. Arrive at the beginning of the event and work as long as you would like. Wear hiking boots, a hat, and long pants. Gloves are available to borrow. Bring…

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DON’T FORGET ABOUT LUPINE JUNEFEST THIS SUMMER

18th Annual Lupine Junefest Bike Tour Saturday, June 8, 2024 8am to 1pm Carow Park Mercer, WI For More information or to registration follow the website below: Apply Online Paper Application Visit our website The 18th Annual Lupine Junefest Bike Tour will be held on Saturday June 8, 2024 at Carow Park, on Hwy J,…

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Need a reason to get outside this spring?

Help Protect Wisconsin’s Frogs And Toads When Wisconsin’s frogs and toads emerge in spring, they can create a symphony of sound that fills the evening air around their wetland area habitats. With April here, it’s time to begin another season of the long-running Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey, a volunteer-driven effort that plays a key role…

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Celerbrate Eath Day at the Mercer Library & Then Go For a Hike.

Hike a local trail on Saturday April 20th after the Mercer Library’s Earth Day event. Here is a list of great local trails. These trail should be in good early spring hiking condition. For maps of these trails and others click on the Outdoor Opportunities tab and then the Iron County Trails tab. Mercer MECCA…

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