Posts From: May 2016

The Iron Range Roll

By Travel Marquette on May. 23, 2016

For years, men and women toiled in the early mines and pioneer camps of Marquette’s Iron Range. Tipping a helmet to our area’s rich mining history, the Iron Range Roll celebrates the rich history of the area with a bike race. There’s a reason they call it the Iron Range “Roll.” From start to finish…

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The Michigan Iron Industry Museum

By Travel Marquette on May. 18, 2016

Imagine working in one of the Marquette County Iron Range’s mines in the mid-1800’s. Upon entry into a narrow tunnel, the outside light begins to fade. Guiding you is only visual memory and the dim, flickering candle fastened to a canvas hat. Eyes scramble to navigate, while ears ring with eerily…

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The Harlow Lake Recreational Area

By Travel Marquette on May. 05, 2016

There are worse things to pair a long hike or bike ride with than miles of pristine Lake Superior beachfront backed by tall pine forests. Welcome to Harlow Lake recreational area, a hub for some of the most unforgettable views in Marquette. From this central location, hiking and biking trails sprawl…

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