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Here are some sites of interest in Breitung Township and the surrounding communities of Iron Mountain, Kingsford and Norway.
Pine Mountain Ski Jumps
Fumee Lake Natural Area
The Cornish Pump Museum
Menominee Range Historical Foundation Museum
Iron Mountain Iron Mine
Tri-County Snowmobile Club
Fumee Falls
Located on US-2 in Quinnesec. Roadside park with restrooms and picnic tables.
Piers Gorge
Norway, MI
The most challenging section of whitewater in the Midwest, the Menominee River plummets down a 10 foot waterfall and tumbles wildly through canyon walls, forming powerful hydraulics and huge standing waves. A nature trail offers great views of the falls, perfect for hikers, camera bugs and rock hounds. Take US-8 off US-2 in Norway and go 2 miles south.
Millie Mine Bat Caves
Iron Mountain, MI
Park Ave. off East A Street
This unique site is 350 feet deep, with a consistent temperature of 40 degrees, just right for the furry little bats that need a place to stay for the winter. Seven species, from 5 states and Canada, making it the second largest known colony of hibernating bats in North America. They leave the mine in late April and return in September, making this the only viewing times. Parking lot, walking path, benches, and informational plaques. FREE!
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