tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258096882012-01-27T13:16:10.166-08:00Iron Mountain Kingsford Norway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula travel information. Visit www.ironmountain.org for more information or a Free Visitors Guide.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-90909767051405735712012-01-27T13:16:00.001-08:002012-01-27T13:16:10.217-08:00

Winter updates are now available at www.ironmountain.org

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-24363352422920349512011-11-23T13:37:00.001-08:002011-11-23T13:37:31.823-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving and Safe Travels to those on the road.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-21185131477457458642011-10-01T06:54:00.001-07:002011-10-01T06:54:36.511-07:00

This first week of October should be "Peak" time to see the colors in our area with great weather expected for the week.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-68516758351421442512011-09-23T08:29:00.001-07:002011-09-23T08:29:51.139-07:00

A little color change so far, about 10-20% of trees have started to change. With cooler days and the little rain we are having, the colors should soon be "popping".

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-91417819166623203962011-09-16T08:25:00.001-07:002011-09-16T08:25:33.470-07:00

Two "frosty" mornings in a row should help to usher in the "leaf turning season.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-47648399980608929742011-08-23T09:25:00.001-07:002011-08-23T09:25:06.514-07:00

Florence County Fair, "A Fair to Remember", Aug 26-28. http://ping.fm/JCU2l

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-50136890318608679882011-01-06T12:22:00.001-08:002011-01-06T12:22:52.789-08:00

Well, at least its snowing somewhere here, as they are making snow for the Pine Mt Ski Jumping Tournament!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-35389204703762830102010-10-26T06:35:00.001-07:002010-10-26T06:35:26.287-07:00

Hang on to your hats today folks, its a windy one!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-75682503788266361722010-08-17T13:31:00.001-07:002010-08-17T13:31:35.008-07:00

Congrats to Pine Mt.'s Chris Mazzoni on his hole in one at Timberstone! http://bit.ly/bNQgQU

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-79572577777783291302010-07-13T06:33:00.001-07:002010-07-13T06:33:08.939-07:00

This weekend, UP Hog Wild BBQ. Live Music, great food, variety of beverages. Also UP Antique Car Show on Saturday. www.uphogwild.com

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-6570412910028204292010-05-25T06:28:00.000-07:002010-05-25T06:33:27.135-07:00

6th annual Veteran Tribute Ride, this Saturday, May 29.Registration is from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Riverside Auto Sales on North U.S. 2 in Iron Mountain. Cost is $10 per bike rider, which includes lunch, dinner, drawings and dancing. Riders in active duty in uniform ride free. A blessing of the bikes at 9:50 a.m. The Veteran Tribute Ride departs at 10:05 a.m.The ride will go through

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-21172078079077434992010-05-14T08:49:00.001-07:002010-05-14T08:49:31.937-07:00

Good luck to all the Walleye fishermen and women for Michigan's Walleye opener tomorrow!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-33072966424816536112010-05-05T06:39:00.001-07:002010-05-05T06:39:34.080-07:00

All you "rummagers" the Niagara City Wide Rummage Sales are this Saturday May 8.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-47449492860797152402009-12-10T06:08:00.001-08:002009-12-10T06:08:22.088-08:00

The Kiwanis Ski Club is doing a radio-thon on Thursday, December 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to help raise funds for the 2010 Continental Ski Jumping Tournament. Tune in your radio to Frog Country 101.5 and/or Hot 106.7 CALLING 906-774-5731

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-28160562627152141982009-12-09T06:54:00.001-08:002009-12-09T06:54:54.368-08:00

About 12" of snow fell overnight and still snowing lightly. Will report all trail conditions as soon as I receive some info.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-56951612123569690792009-12-04T06:25:00.001-08:002009-12-04T06:25:58.125-08:00

"The Nutcracker Ballet" at the Braumart Theatre December 3-5 7 pm, Sunday Dec 6 performance at 2pm.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-10442891684786056332009-04-06T07:16:00.001-07:002009-04-06T07:16:36.915-07:00

Good Luck Tonight to the MSU Spartans and Coach Tom Izzo (An Iron Mountain Native) as they play for the NCAA Men's Basketball Championships at Ford Field!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-27272294207374093372009-03-30T06:10:00.000-07:002009-03-30T06:13:41.086-07:00

Congratulations to Coach Tom Izzo and the MSU Spartans Men's Basketball team for beating overall No. 1 seed Louisville 64-52 to reach the Final Four Tournament at Ford Field. Coach Izzo is an Iron Mountain native and graduate of Iron Mountain High School. The town will be pulling for the Spartans as they play in their home state on Saturday night!Good Luck Coach Izzo and the MSU Spartans!!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-26743637548204169612009-01-16T07:35:00.000-08:002009-01-16T07:46:41.567-08:00

The Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping Championship ski jumping tournament will be held on Feb. 14-15 at Pine Mountain.Ski buttons are now on sale, announced Kiwanis Ski Club officials.The pre-tournament cost is $18 for adults and $15 for students. Prices at the gate will be $25 for adults and $20 for students. Children under 10 are free.For those who have never seen a ski jumping

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-91783733031461309132008-08-08T08:02:00.001-07:002008-08-08T08:02:56.172-07:00

Golf Digest rates TimberStone as one of the top 24 golf courses in North AmericaTimberStone at Pine Mountain in Iron Mountain, Michigan, gateway to the Upper Peninsula and only 100 miles North of Green Bay, WI, has once again joined a very exclusive group and been given Golf Digest Magazine’s highest honor, a 5 STAR Rating. Quoting Jerry Tarde, Chairman and Editor-In-Chief of Golf Digest

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-44604951812424226542008-08-05T12:20:00.001-07:002008-08-05T12:20:31.886-07:00

“THE UP NORTH EXPERIENCE”A weekend of seeing, hearing, touching and experiencing natureThe first annual “UP North Experience” Weekend will be held August 8 & 9. This “mini” Event, with guided trips and ‘experiences’ will be the start of bigger events to come. This first year will include: *BAT AND MINE ADVENTURE PROGRAM...Friday August 8, Iron Mountain Iron Mine in Vulcan. This event is first

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-88001088527418207482008-06-10T11:28:00.001-07:002008-06-10T11:29:36.966-07:00

Iron Mountain’s City Park once had buffalo, and a bear. Now it has something it has something new that has the area ‘a buzz’. An albino deer was recently born at the park. The newborn was difficult to locate at first, as its mother kept it hidden in the long grass or behind logs. But recently the young deer has been more active and has been easier to view. The youngster has been seen often with

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-50586656813261811902008-01-31T08:08:00.000-08:002008-01-31T08:14:17.954-08:00

On February 15-17, the 69th Pine Mountain Ski Jumping tournament will be held. Top jumpers from around the world travel to compete on one of the top hills in North America.Here is a little history on the jump: The development of Pine Mountain was undertaken by the Dickinson County Board of Park Trustees in 1937 at the request of various civic and governmental

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-63533367760959478602008-01-11T07:13:00.000-08:002008-01-11T07:19:19.056-08:00

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan was ranked #6 by the Weather Channel in their top 10 winter family destinations.Here is a link to their article... http://www.weather.com/activities/recreation/outdoors/topten/winterintro.htmlOf course when is comes to variety of activities, events, scenery and affordability...we really should have been #1.Chris

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-63379341226417598782007-10-03T09:19:00.000-07:002007-10-03T09:26:57.633-07:00

A bull moose made a surprising visit to Iron Mountain today. He was spotted in the fenced in area just west of the Chapin Pit area in downtown Iron Mountain, in a area the city owns. The area was blocked off this morning and authorities were trying to keep the moose in the area and calm.The moose population typically stays to the north of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan since being re-introduced

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-15205401453361490272007-08-10T07:57:00.000-07:002007-08-10T08:16:03.558-07:00

Italian Fest - August 25, 2007Italy...Iron Mountain StyleNoon - 11 pmWelcome to Downtown Iron Mountain's first Italian Fest! Come join us for a day of authentic Italian foods, wine and fun as we celebrate Iron Mountain's heritage. Local and Italian wines will be available at the event as well as domestic beers for the less adventuresome. Bocce Ball tournaments, grape stomp and Italian

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-92024430548539504322007-07-17T11:57:00.000-07:002007-07-17T12:08:59.983-07:00

Subscribe to our feeder and get all the latest news and 'Goings on!' in the Iron Mountain Area.There will be monthly updates on whats happening in the following month and any special announcements like new business openings, new attraction openings, seasonal openings (ie like snowmobiling and skiing) and special event notices.Sign Up Today!Chris LaVigneTourism Coordinator

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-51152958873350331642007-05-16T07:57:00.000-07:002007-05-16T08:02:04.423-07:00

The trees are beginning to leaf out, lawns are being mowed, and kids are excited for the end of school!Summer activities are starting 'to bloom'. Golf courses are "greening up" nicely, boat launches are filling up with boats and warm days brings out walkers and bikers!As you make your summer plans, think about the Iron Mountain area and all it has to offer in recreation, attractions and

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-1167169239719257692006-12-26T13:34:00.000-08:002006-12-26T13:40:39.733-08:00

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season!!Currently we have a lack of snow that is curtailing many outdoor activities. Both ski hills are open and continue to make snow to add to their current base. New runs open as snowmaking or mother nature allows.Ice fishing is picking up with fairly safe ice conditions currently. There are reports from 3-8 inches, so still be careful at this time.It seems

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-1161016659071142472006-10-16T09:32:00.000-07:002006-10-16T09:37:39.106-07:00

Well it seems the fall colors were quick this year. A dry summer, then a rather early "arctic blast" made for a short, but beautiful color season.Now it seems to be time to get ready for Michigan deer season, the Holiday Season and winter activities. Yes, I did say winter!! In about a month the local ski hills will begin making snow, and hopefully just past that we will have enough natural snow

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-1159457582541251002006-09-28T08:29:00.000-07:002006-09-28T08:33:02.560-07:00

Now is a great time to come to our area and see the "colors". About 30% of the trees have turned, so the mixtures of reds, oranges, yellows and remaining green really give a great spectrum of color. Fall color guides are available in our office, along with county maps. Come on UP and enjoy the Fall Colors.Chris

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-1146750814864371302006-05-04T06:48:00.000-07:002006-05-04T06:53:34.876-07:00

"Top Travel Destinations in the World" includes The Upper Peninsula of Michigan in a recent ranking by ShermansTravel. ShermansTravel is a leading publisher of trip ideas, travel destination information and sales and specials.It is no surprise to those of us who live, work and play here to be ranked with the best in the world. Four seasons of family fun and some of the friendliest people can be

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05270053298310386298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25809688.post-1144688134551800312006-04-10T09:51:00.000-07:002006-04-10T09:55:34.563-07:00

This blog is to help inform those looking for a great vacation place. The Iron Mountain/Dickinson county are is located in the scenic Upper Peninsula Of Michigan. With this blog I will update site visitors on attractions, sites and happenings in our area. For those of who that have visited our area, please respond with your favorite spots, events, restaurants or the area as a whole.Hope to see

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