Tom & Joy’s guidebook
Alpine Skiing
Our area offers some of the best downhill skiing in the Midwest. You will find the ski resorts to be family friendly.
For over 50 years Big Powderhorn Mountain has been a premier downhill ski experience. Perfectly groomed runs, novice to expert levels and all around family friendly experience.
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort is 8.4 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. About a 15 minute drive.
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Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
11375 Powderhorn RdFor over 50 years Big Powderhorn Mountain has been a premier downhill ski experience. Perfectly groomed runs, novice to expert levels and all around family friendly experience.
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort is 8.4 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. About a 15 minute drive.
Snow River Mountain Resort in Wakefield, Michigan is 14 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. Approximately a 22 minute drive.
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Indianhead Mountain
500 Indianhead RdSnow River Mountain Resort in Wakefield, Michigan is 14 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. Approximately a 22 minute drive.
Whitecap Mountains Resort in Upson, Wisconsin is 17 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. Approximately a 30 minute drive.
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Whitecap Mountains Resort
9106 W Co Rd EWhitecap Mountains Resort in Upson, Wisconsin is 17 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. Approximately a 30 minute drive.
Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing
If you like Nordic skiing and physical exercise then we have just what you need, some of the best ski trails around. The trail systems are maintained and well groomed. The trails offer all levels of skiing abilities and have both track set and skate skiing available. Be sure to check out the snowshoeing trails.
Friendly, experienced and and helpful staff. Trails are well groomed. Home of the Sisu Ski Fest held the second weekend in January. The tranquil beauty of the north woods is something you must experience.
ABR Active Backwoods is 2.2 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. Less than a 5 minute drive away.
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ABR Active Backwoods Retreat
E5299 W Pioneer RdFriendly, experienced and and helpful staff. Trails are well groomed. Home of the Sisu Ski Fest held the second weekend in January. The tranquil beauty of the north woods is something you must experience.
ABR Active Backwoods is 2.2 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. Less than a 5 minute drive away.
Wolverine Nordic Ski Trials is located 6.6 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. Approximately a 12 minute drive.
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Wolverine Nordic Ski Trail
Sunset RoadWolverine Nordic Ski Trials is located 6.6 miles from Our Finnish Farmhouse. Approximately a 12 minute drive.
Sightseeing
Cultural Attractions:
Depot Museum & Park,
Hiawatha Indian/Park,
Historic Ironwood Theater,
Miner's Memorial Heritage Park,
Miner's Memorial Murals,
Theater North,
Stormy Kromer Factory Tour,
Pabst Miner's Mural
Little Girls Point Beach
Take a chair lift ride and an elevator to the top of the world's largest ski jump. The views of 2500 square miles is breathtaking.
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Copper Peak
N13870 Copper Peak RdTake a chair lift ride and an elevator to the top of the world's largest ski jump. The views of 2500 square miles is breathtaking.
Known for its spectacular waterfalls, beaches, scenic hiking trails and tranquil campground, the Black River Harbor Recreation Area is a popular destination throughout the year.
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Black River Harbor Pavilion
County Highway WestKnown for its spectacular waterfalls, beaches, scenic hiking trails and tranquil campground, the Black River Harbor Recreation Area is a popular destination throughout the year.
Little Girls Point
E1930 Lake RdBeach, bon fire, rock hunting
Bond Falls is a waterfall on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River. It is a must see. Short walk to the falls.
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Bond Falls
Bond Falls RoadBond Falls is a waterfall on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River. It is a must see. Short walk to the falls.
An island in Lake Superior. It is the largest of the Apostle Islands. Take a ferry ride from Bayfield, WI to the island. Bring along your bicycle for a unique adventure.
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Madeline Island
An island in Lake Superior. It is the largest of the Apostle Islands. Take a ferry ride from Bayfield, WI to the island. Bring along your bicycle for a unique adventure.
Hiking
The Black River final descent towards Lake Superior provides five spectacular waterfalls to visit.
Black River National Forest Scenic Byway
Black River National Forest Scenic BywayThe Black River final descent towards Lake Superior provides five spectacular waterfalls to visit.
167 acre park in Ironwood is dedicated to the many people who spend countless hours working underground within the mining area of Ironwood. The park offers an opportunity to walk, hike, bike and ski and snowshoe in the winter.
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Miners Memorial Heritage Park
771 E Ayer St167 acre park in Ironwood is dedicated to the many people who spend countless hours working underground within the mining area of Ironwood. The park offers an opportunity to walk, hike, bike and ski and snowshoe in the winter.
Walk, Jog or Bike
Erwin Township is where Our Finnish Farmhouse is located. There are endless miles of paved or gravel roads for you to enjoy. It seems that gravel road biking has become the new craze.
We provide a bike rack in the yard for your use.
The longest designated state trail in the nation as you hike or bike your way between Belle Isle Park in Detroit and Ironwood.
Our local portion of this trail is a paved trail which goes from Ironwood to Bessemer. You can walk, jog or bike the trail.
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Iron Belle Trailhead
150 N Lowell StThe longest designated state trail in the nation as you hike or bike your way between Belle Isle Park in Detroit and Ironwood.
Our local portion of this trail is a paved trail which goes from Ironwood to Bessemer. You can walk, jog or bike the trail.
Whatever the season come to mountain bike, cross country ski or hike the WinMan Trails.
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WinMan Trails
6870 County Hwy WWhatever the season come to mountain bike, cross country ski or hike the WinMan Trails.
Hike and Camp
The Porcupine Mountains are home to 35,000 acres of old-growth virgin hardwood and hemlock forest, one of the last remaining stands in the Midwest. There are more than 90 miles of hiking trails. Cabins are available for rental or back country campsites. Don't forget your fishing pole!
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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
33303 Headquarters RdThe Porcupine Mountains are home to 35,000 acres of old-growth virgin hardwood and hemlock forest, one of the last remaining stands in the Midwest. There are more than 90 miles of hiking trails. Cabins are available for rental or back country campsites. Don't forget your fishing pole!
Camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing...name your outdoor sport. Located in the Ottawa National Forest.
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Sylvania Wilderness
Camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing...name your outdoor sport. Located in the Ottawa National Forest.
Fish, Swim, Boat
Swim, waterski, kayak, paddleboard, fish or take a boat ride around the lake. Lake Gogebic is the largest natural inland lake in the Upper Peninsula. It is part of the 1 million acres belonging to the Ottawa National Forest. The lake has state and county campgrounds, boat landings, beaches and picnic areas.
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Lake Gogebic
Swim, waterski, kayak, paddleboard, fish or take a boat ride around the lake. Lake Gogebic is the largest natural inland lake in the Upper Peninsula. It is part of the 1 million acres belonging to the Ottawa National Forest. The lake has state and county campgrounds, boat landings, beaches and picnic areas.