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IRONWOOD
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OF INTEREST

Little Girl's Point and vicinity. On a high Lake Superior bluff, a tucked-away park with swimming beach, camping, boat launch, and long views to the Porcupine Mountains and Apostle Islands. ... more

Bald Mountain and Lake Superior Overlooks. Little-known spots with nice views for motorists and mountain bikers ... more

Little Girl's Point Honey and gardens. At two Dutch immigrants' honey shop, paths wind through colorful gardens to a duck pond. Chat with nonfiction author Amy Van Oyen and hear stories about moving from Grand Rapids with nine children. ... more

Superior Falls. Little publicized, this thundering 40-foot waterfall in a deep gorge of the Montreal River settles into a quiet pool ... more

Interstate Falls. A couple miles northwest of Ironwood the wide Montreal River plunges 25 feet ... more

Saxon Falls. One of Gogebic's outstanding waterfalls 12 miles north of Ironwood ... more

Guided Kayak Excursions along Lake Superior. Interesting shoreline trips for beginners and experienced kayakers alike give a fresh perspective of the region ... more

Ottawa National Forest Supervisor's Office and Book Shop. The place to get good individualized info on this vast forest (almost one million acres) dotted with lakes, rivers, wonderful waterfalls, stretching Champion, Baraga, and Iron River west to Ironwood. ... more

Mount Zion Scenic Overlook. This rock overlook close to Ironwood gives a fine view of surrounding hills, forests, and farms ... more

Depot Antiques & Gifts. In an old railroad warehouse, this unusually appealing shop offer a variety of items old and new, from gourmet foods to vintage toys ... more

Nature's Picks Rock Shop. Owned and run by a seasoned local rockhound, this shop carries rocks and minerals from all over. And you can get advice on where to look locally for interesting rocks ... more

Black Bear Sports. A veteran guide runs this well-stocked outdoors shop, with fishing gear and good advice ... more

Central Ironwood. Downtown is a shadow of itself during the mining and lumber booms. But visitors can find interesting spots, including the fabulous 1928 Ironwood Theater; the depot museum; a good quilt shop, antiques mall, and food co-op; impressive churches and Victorian homes; and good pizza, pasties, and Italian food. ... more

Ironwood Memorial Building. A lavish Beaux Arts civic building, recently restored, features stained glass, murals, original light fixtures, and interesting local history exhibits ... more

Scenic back road to Ramsay. A pleasant ride on a country lane through hills and overarching trees and a fine vista ... more

World's Tallest Indian. What did they do to pump up the economy when the mines gave out in the 1960s? Attract tourists by building an 8-ton, 53-foot-high Indian chief and calling him Hiawatha, the "World's Tallest Indian" (actually Maine has a taller one) ... more

Norrie Park. Picturesque 1920s park along the Montreal River with paths through wooded areas and meadows, a fine picnic spot with playground ... more

Mountain biking in Gogebic and Iron counties. One of the country's great mountain biking regions, here's an overview of the vast number of trails in the area ... more

ABR Trails (Active Backwoods Retreat). 600 acres of meticulously groomed ski trails with lodgings, a warming cabin, sauna, and ski shop ... more

Wolverine Nordic Trails. Loops for serious cross-country skiers and mountain bikers from 3k to 7k ... more

IRONWOOD

Little Girl's Point and vicinity

The bluff at Little Girl's Point offers fine views of Lake Superior to the north and south. Below is a beach of colorful pebbles.

It feels like going off to the edge of the world - and back in time- to visit this simple, well-maintained Gogebic County park on a high Lake Superior bluff and point. It's riveting at sunset. The picnic pavilions, caretaker's house, and trim stone bath house are from another era. Flush toilets for the day-use area are a new addition.

A day at Little Girl's Point is an unforgettable experience when combined with stops at nearby beauty spots: author Amy Van Oyen's honey stand, the Bald Mountain overlook, and— west on CR 505—Superior Falls, a little publicized but don't-miss sight. All these points of interest are described under "Ironwood."

The bluff offers long views off to the blue silhouettes of the Porcupine Mountains on the northeast and the Apostle Islands on the southwest. This is a memorable place for a picnic, with tables and grills. A pedestrians-only road and some stairs lead down the steep bank to a pebbly beach, where kids have a grand time diving from a concrete structure brought to the site. See Ironwood section for camping.

The view to the southwest from the pebble beach at Little Girl's Point.

West along the shore, more sandy beach comes right up to the road, where you can park. The boat launch is at this part of the park.

About 12 minutes northwest of Ironwood via Hemlock/Vanderhagen Rd, which becomes CR 505. From U.S. 2 on the west side of town, turn north onto Hemlock at the corner where Auto Body Glass is. Or from the east take Lake St./CR 505 from U.S. 2 Look for the Holiday station and KFC. (906) 932-1913; in off-season (906) 663-4518. $2 daily use fee for nonresidents; $10 annual fee. Handicap access: call.

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